Anemia, Hypochromic

Introduction: Anemia, Hypochromic

Description of Anemia, Hypochromic

Anemia, Hypochromic: Anemia characterized by a decrease in the ratio of the weight of hemoglobin to the volume of the erythrocyte, i.e., the mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration is less than normal. The individual cells contain less hemoglobin than they could have under optimal conditions. Hypochromic anemia may be caused by iron deficiency from a low iron intake, diminished iron absorption, or excessive iron loss. It can also be caused by infections or other diseases, therapeutic drugs, lead poisoning, and other conditions. (Stedman, 25th ed; from Miale, Laboratory Medicine: Hematology, 6th ed, p393).
Source: MeSH 2007

Anemia, Hypochromic: Related Topics

These medical condition or symptom topics may be relevant to medical information for Anemia, Hypochromic:

• Anemia (926 causes)
• Anemia symptoms (926 causes)
• Hypochromic

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Terms Similar to Anemia, Hypochromic:

• Chlorosis

Source - MeSH 2007

More specific terms for Anemia, Hypochromic:

• Anemia, Iron-Deficiency

Source - MeSH 2007

Broader terms for Anemia, Hypochromic

• Anemia

Source - MeSH 2007

Hierarchical classifications of Anemia, Hypochromic

The following list attempts to classify Anemia, Hypochromic into categories where each line is subset of the next.

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy:

• Hemic and Lymphatic Diseases
  • Hematologic Diseases
    • Anemia
      • Anemia, Hypochromic

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