pernicious


Definition: Meaning of, pernicious in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / pəˈnɪʃəs /

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[formal]
  1. very harmful or evil, often in a way that you do not notice easily
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pernicious used in phrases

  • pernicious anaemia (noun)
    1. a severe form of ANAEMIA (= too few red blood cells in the blood)
  • pernicious anemia (noun)
    1. a substance secreted by the stomach that is responsible for the absorption of vitamin B12 a chronic progressive anemia of older adults; thought to result from a lack of intrinsic factor
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