hypochromic anemia

hypochromic anemia
hy·po·chro·mic anemia .hī-pə-.krō-mik- n an anemia marked by deficient hemoglobin and usu. microcytic red blood cells and associated with lack of available iron compare HYPERCHROMIC ANEMIA

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anemia characterized by a disproportionate reduction of red cell hemoglobin and an increased area of central pallor in the red cells. It may be hereditary (e.g., hereditary sideroblastic anemia, thalassemia minor) or acquired (e.g., iron deficiency anemia). Called also Faber syndrome.

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