Anaemia

2. GIT syndrome characterised by a triad of symptoms including iron deficiency anaemia
4. Protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen.
5. Large, abnormal red blood cells due to impaired DNA synthesis.
8. Immature red blood cells seen in blood tests.
10. Fragmented red blood cells seen in hemolytic anaemia.
11. A protein made by your liver to eliminate haemoglobin outside your red blood cells
15. Genetic disorder affecting haemoglobin production.
16. Pale skin colour due to reduced haemoglobin.
18. Type of anaemia where red blood cells are destroyed prematurely.
19. Spoon-shaped nails due to iron deficiency anaemia.
20. Symptom sometimes seen in hemolytic anemias.
21. Protein that stores iron; its levels are checked in anaemia.

1. Protein required for vitamin B12 absorption.
3. Vitamin B9 needed for red blood cell production.
4. Percentage of blood volume occupied by red blood cells.
6. Inflammation of the tongue seen in certain anemias.
7. Type of anaemia caused by bone marrow failure.
9. Hormone that stimulates red blood cell production.
12. an increase in abnormal red blood cells of any shape that makes up 10% or more of the total population
13. Enzyme deficiency that can cause hemolytic anaemia.
14. Protein that transports iron in the blood.
17. Craving for non-food items like dirt, associated with iron deficiency.