microcytic hypochromic anemia

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mi·cro·cyt·ic hy·po·chrom·ic a·ne·mi·a

(mī'krō-sit'ik hī'pō-krō'mik ă-nē'mē-ă)

Any anemia with microcytes that are reduced in size and in hemoglobin content; the most common type is iron deficiency anemia.

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mi·cro·cyt·ic hy·po·chrom·ic a·ne·mi·a

(mī'krō-sit'ik hī'pō-krō'mik ă-nē'mē-ă)

Any anemia with microcytes that are reduced in size and in hemoglobin content.

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