hypochromic anemia

noun

hy·​po·​chro·​mic anemia ˌhī-pə-ˌkrō-mik- How to pronounce hypochromic anemia (audio)
: an anemia marked by deficient hemoglobin and usually microcytic red blood cells and associated with lack of available iron compare hyperchromic anemia

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“Hypochromic anemia.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/hypochromic%20anemia. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.

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