Chapter 12 — Blood and HematologyPER
pernicious anemia/pĕr-NĬSH-ŭs ă-NĒ-mē-ă/
pathologychronic form of megaloblastic anemia caused by a deficit in intrinsic factor, which prevents vitamin B12 absorption
chronic form of megaloblastic anemia caused by a deficit in intrinsic factor, which prevents vitamin B12 absorption