Iron Deficiency Anemia

Definition

A condition where your body doesn't have enough iron to make hemoglobin, leaving you perpetually tired. The medical reason to explain why you're always exhausted despite sleeping twelve hours.

Example Usage

My fatigue is explained by iron deficiency anemia, which beats 'I'm just lazy.'

Source: Medical and hematological terminology

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