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hypochromic

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Hypochromic
A descriptive term applied to a red blood cell with a decreased concentration of hemoglobin.
Mentioned in: Red Blood Cell Indices
hypochromic
[hī′pōkrō′mik]
Etymology: Gk, hypo + chroma, color
pertaining to less than normal color. The term usually describes a red blood cell and characterizes anemias associated with decreased synthesis of hemoglobin. Compare normochromic. See also hypochromic anemia, red cell indexes.


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