# amnesia vs anemia

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### amnesia
*noun · IPA /ˌæmˈniʒə/ · frequency rank #18,479*
Loss of memory; forgetfulness.

### anemia
*noun · IPA /əˈnimi.ə/ · frequency rank #23,169*
A medical condition in which the capacity of the blood to transport oxygen to the tissues is reduced, either because of too few red blood cells, or because of too little hemoglobin, resulting in pallor and fatigue.

## Source
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