Term Name:	hypochromic anemia
Synonyms:	ANEMIA HYPOCHROMIC
Definition:	An anemia that is characterized by a decrease in the ratio of the weight of hemoglobin to the volume of the erythrocyte. As a result, the red cells have an area of central pallor which is increased in size. The leading cause is iron deficiency.
Ontology:	Human Disease [DOID:11759]   ( DOID:11759 )