Type: Term Pronunciation: hē-mof′thi-sis, hē-mof-thī′sis Definitions: 1. An obsolete term for anemia resulting from abnormal degeneration or destruction, or a deficiency in the formation of red blood cells.
hemophthisis, haemophthisis Anaemia, or anemia, resulting from the abnormal degeneration, or destruction, or a deficiency in the formation of red blood cells.