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polycythaemia
/ˌpɒlɪsʌɪˈθiːmɪə/
noun MEDICINE
noun: polycythemia

an abnormally increased concentration of haemoglobin in

the blood, either through reduction of plasma volume or
increase in red cell numbers. It may be a primary disease
of unknown cause, or a secondary condition linked to
respiratory or circulatory disorder or cancer.

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