Refractory Anaemia (Noun)
Meaning
Any of various anemic conditions that are not successfully treated by any means other than blood transfusions (and that are not associated with another primary disease).
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with refractory anaemia, a condition that resisted treatment and required regular blood transfusions to manage symptoms.
- Refractory anaemia is a type of anaemia that does not respond to conventional treatments, such as iron supplements or erythropoietin injections.
- The doctor explained that refractory anaemia was a chronic condition that would require ongoing management, including regular blood transfusions and monitoring of iron levels.
- After trying various treatments, the patient's anaemia was classified as refractory, meaning that it was resistant to treatment and would likely require lifelong management.
- Refractory anaemia can have a significant impact on quality of life, as patients may experience fatigue, weakness, and shortness of breath due to the inadequate production of red blood cells.