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an anemia characterized by an abnormally low concentration of hemoglobin in the red blood cells, often due to iron deficiency.[1920-25; HYPO- + CHROMIC]
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Hypochromic anemia — is a generic term for any type of anemia in which the red blood cells (erythrocytes) are paler than normal. ( Hypo refers to less , and chromic means color .) A normal red blood cell will have an area of pallor in the center of it; in hypochromic … Wikipedia
hypochromic anemia — hypochromic anemia. См. гипохромная анемия. (Источник: «Англо русский толковый словарь генетических терминов». Арефьев В.А., Лисовенко Л.А., Москва: Изд во ВНИРО, 1995 г.) … Молекулярная биология и генетика. Толковый словарь.
hypochromic anemia — noun anemia characterized by a decrease in the concentration of corpuscular hemoglobin • Syn: ↑hypochromic anaemia • Hypernyms: ↑anemia, ↑anaemia • Hyponyms: ↑thalassemia, ↑thalassaemia, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
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 * * * anemia characterized by a disproportionate reduction … Medical dictionary
Anemia — The condition of having less than the normal number of red blood cells or less than the normal quantity of hemoglobin in the blood. The oxygen carrying capacity of the blood is, therefore, decreased. Persons with anemia may feel tired and fatigue … Medical dictionary
hypochromic anaemia — noun anemia characterized by a decrease in the concentration of corpuscular hemoglobin • Syn: ↑hypochromic anemia • Hypernyms: ↑anemia, ↑anaemia • Hyponyms: ↑thalassemia, ↑thalassaemia, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
anemia — /euh nee mee euh/, n. 1. Pathol. a quantitative deficiency of the hemoglobin, often accompanied by a reduced number of red blood cells and causing pallor, weakness, and breathlessness. 2. a lack of power, vigor, vitality, or colorfulness: His… … Universalium
anemia — Synonyms and related words: Christmas disease, Hand Schuller Christian disease, Letterer Siwe syndrome, Lombardy leprosy, abscess, acute leukemia, adynamia, ague, angiohemophilia, ankylosis, anoxia, aplastic anemia, apnea, ariboflavinosis,… … Moby Thesaurus
hypochromic — adjective Date: 1924 marked by or being red blood cells with deficient hemoglobin < hypochromic anemia > … New Collegiate Dictionary
Anemia — For other uses, see Anemia (disambiguation). Anemia Classification and external resources ICD 10 D50 D64 ICD 9 … Wikipedia
