Iron Deficiency Anemia
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Iron deficiency anemia is a common type of anemia caused by insufficient iron to produce adequate hemoglobin, leading to reduced oxygen delivery to tissues. It is the most frequent nutritional deficiency anemia worldwide and is characterized by low iron stores and decreased red blood cell production.
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0162316ICD-10-CM
D50D50.9
MeSH
D018798
SNOMED CT (US)
87522002
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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