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anaemia

A condition in which the number of red blood cells in the blood is lower than normal. It can cause symptoms such as tiredness, paleness, weakness, and shortness of breath.

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auto-immune disease
A disease where the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks its own tissues by making harmful antibodies. Some examples are rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and certain types of anaemia.

29 Aug 2026

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