ICD-11 definition : A disease caused by low levels of vitamin B12 in the body arising after birth. This
disease is characterised by decreased levels of vitamin B12 (cobalamin) leading to
megaloblastic anaemia; low levels of red blood cells resulting from inhibition of
DNA synthesis during red blood cell production. This disease may present with pallor,
fatigue, or shortness of breath. Confirmation is by identification of low levels of
vitamin B12 in a blood sample.;
ICD-11 synonym : Addison anemia; Acquired megaloblastic anaemia due to vitamin B12 deficiency; vitamin b 12 deficiency anaemia;
A disease caused by low levels of vitamin B12 in the body arising after birth. This
disease is characterised by decreased levels of vitamin B12 (cobalamin) leading to
megaloblastic anaemia; low levels of red blood cells resulting from inhibition of
DNA synthesis during red blood cell production. This disease may present with pallor,
fatigue, or shortness of breath. Confirmation is by identification of low levels of
vitamin B12 in a blood sample.