What is another word for Siderochrestic Anemia?
Pronunciation: [sˌa͡ɪdəɹəkɹˈɛstɪk ɐnˈiːmi͡ə] (IPA) 
Siderochrestic Anemia is a rare medical condition where patients suffer from a deficiency of iron in their bodies. Alternative terms for this condition include "iron-refractory iron-deficiency anemia" or "iron-refractory sideroblastic anemia." The latter term implies that the red blood cells produced in the bone marrow are malformed, resulting in a lack of iron absorption. Other synonyms include "refractory anemia with ring sideroblasts" and "pyridoxine-responsive sideroblastic anemia." Due to the rarity of this condition and the difficulty in diagnosing it, these terms are often used in medical research and literature. Treatment usually involves iron supplements, but in severe cases, a bone marrow transplant may be required.
