-penia

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English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek πενίᾱ (peníā, poverty, lack).

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-penia

  1. deficiency

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Italian

Etymology

From Ancient Greek πενία (penía, poverty, lack).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /peˈni.a/
  • Rhymes: -ia
  • Hyphenation: -pe‧nì‧a

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-penia f

  1. (medicine) -penia (deficiency, lack)

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