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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. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The patient had signs of compensatory hypochromic anemia, which was attributable to menorrhagia. Yellowing of the teeth and microcytic hypochromic anemia have been described as well (Hu 2001). |
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