(ecclesiastical, historical) A ban or curse pronounced with religious solemnity by ecclesiastical authority, often accompanied by excommunication; something denounced as accursed.

Alternative spelling of anal-retentive

(pathology, Britain) A severe hereditary form of anaemia, mainly affecting people of African origin, in which mutated haemoglobin distorts red blood cells into a crescent shape, causing the cells to become stuck in capillaries. Downstream tissues are thus deprived of oxygen causing ischaemia and infarction.

(idiomatic, UK) To embarrass oneself or others in public by behaving foolishly.

Without oxygen; especially of an environment or organism. / Of exercise, involving glycolysis (the conversion of glucose to adenosine triphosphate) rather than using oxygen to supply bodily energy needs.

The official residence of the Irish president, situated in Phoenix Park in Dublin.

A person who undergoes psychoanalysis; one who is analysed.

(idiomatic) To watch and pay attention to, in case of misbehaviour or mishap.

Alternative spelling of pernicious anemia

(British spelling) Alternative spelling of anemia