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The end stage of an autoimmune inflammation of the stomach, resulting in destruction of stomach cells by one's own antibodies. Progressive destruction of the cells that line the stomach cause decreased secretion of acid and enzymes required to release food bound vitamin B-12. Antibodies to intrinsic factor (IF) bind to IF preventing formation of the IF-B-12 complex, further inhibiting vitamin B-12 absorption.
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| pernicious anemia |
An anemia (low blood counts) caused by lack of vitamin B12.
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a rare blood disorder in which the body does not absorb enough vitamin B12 from the digestive tract, resulting in an inadequate amount of red blood cells produced.
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| pernicious anemia |
Also known as "megaloblastic anemia." A rare disease state that comes about when the body can't absorb enough Vitamin B12. The body becomes unable to produce enough red blood cells, and this results in fatigue, a fast pulse, sore mouth and tongue, and weight loss.
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| pernicious anemia |
a severe form of anemia, a condition in which there is a reduction in the number of circulating red blood cells.
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