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| − | '''Pernicious anemia''' is a decrease in [[ | + | '''Pernicious anemia''' is a decrease in [[Red blood cells]] that occurs when the body cannot properly absorb vitamin B<sub>12</sub> from the [[Gastrointestinal tract]]. Vitamin B<sub>12</sub> is necessary for the proper development of red blood cells. Pernicious anemia is a type of [[Megaloblastic anemia]]. |
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Pernicious anemia is a decrease in Red blood cells that occurs when the body cannot properly absorb vitamin B12 from the Gastrointestinal tract. Vitamin B12 is necessary for the proper development of red blood cells. Pernicious anemia is a type of Megaloblastic anemia.