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hy·po·chro·ma·tism (hi″po-kroґmə-tiz-əm) [hypo- + chromat- + -ism] 1. abnormally deficient pigmentation, especially deficiency of the chromatin in a cell nucleus. 2. hypochromia (def. 1).
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hypochromatism
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hypochromia — An anemic condition in which the percentage of hemoglobin in the red blood cells is less than the normal range. SYN: hypochromasia, hypochromatism (2), hypochrosis. [hypo + G. chroma, color] * * * hy·po·chro·mia … Medical dictionary
hypochromatic — Containing a small amount of pigment, or less than the normal amount for the individual tissue. SYN: hypochromic (1). [hypo + G. chroma, color] * * * hy·po·chro·mat·ic krō mat ik adj HYPOCHROMIC * * * hy·po·chro·mat·ic (hi″po kro matґik) 1 … Medical dictionary
