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hypochromic anemia

Term ID
DOID:11759
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. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypochromic_anemia
References
  • ICD10CM:D50
  • MESH:D000747
  • NCI:C34380
  • SNOMEDCT_US_2023_03_01:44452003
  • UMLS_CUI:C0002884
Ontology
Human Disease   ( DOID:11759 )
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