| sideropenic dysphagia |
A disorder marked by anemia caused by iron deficiency, and a web-like growth of membranes in the throat that makes swallowing difficult. Having sideropenic dysphagia may increase the risk of developing esophageal cancer. Also called Paterson-Kelly syndrome and Plummer-Vinson syndrome.
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| sideropenic |
pertaining to or characterized by iron deficiency.
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| sideropenic a. |
any of a group of anemias characterized by low levels of iron in the plasma; it includes iron deficiency anemia and the anemias of chronic disorders.
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| sideropenic d. |
Plummer-Vinson syndrome.
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