hypochromic anaemia
Definition
Noun A type of anemia characterized by a deficiency in the hemoglobin content of the red blood cells, causing them to appear paler than normal under a microscope.
Usage
This is a medical term used to describe a specific blood condition. It is typically used in clinical, diagnostic, and hematological contexts. * The laboratory results indicated a case of hypochromic anaemia. * Chronic iron deficiency is a common cause of hypochromic anaemia.
Advanced Usage
- Hypochromic microcytic anaemia: A more specific term used when the red blood cells are both pale (hypochromic) and smaller than normal (microcytic). This is often seen in iron deficiency anemia.
- The patient's blood smear was consistent with hypochromic microcytic anaemia.
Variants and Related Words
- Hypochromic anemia (alternative spelling, chiefly American English).
- Hypochromia (noun): The condition of having hypochromic red blood cells; the pallor of the cells themselves.
- Hypochromic (adjective): Describing red blood cells that have reduced hemoglobin staining, appearing pale in the center.
Synonyms
- Hypochromic anemia (spelling variant).
- Iron-deficiency anemia (a common specific type, though not all hypochromic anemias are solely due to iron deficiency).
Related Medical Terms (Not Synonyms)
- Microcytic anaemia: Anemia characterized by small red blood cells, which frequently co-occurs with hypochromia.
- Normochromic anaemia: Anemia where the red blood cells have a normal hemoglobin concentration.
Noun
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anemia characterized by a decrease in the concentration of corpuscular hemoglobin
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