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microcytic anemia

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microcytic anemia [¦mī·krə¦sid·ik ə′nē·mē·ə]
(medicine)
Any form of anemia in which small erythrocytes occur in the blood.
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The RBC count is also useful as a differential tool because the thalassemias produce a microcytic anemia with an associated increase in the RBC number, while the other causes of microcytic anemia, including iron deficiency and anemia of chronic disease, are more typically associated with a decrease in the RBC number that is proportional to the degree of decrease in Hb concentration.
Hemoglobinopathies and clinical laboratory testing by Abou-Diwan, Charbel; Young, Andrew N.; Molinaro, Ross J. / Medical Laboratory Observer
Failure in synthesis of hemoglobin or insufficiency of iron in the body can cause Microcytic anemia.
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2) Microcytic anemia: Microcytic anemia caused due to hemoglobin synthesis failure or insufficiency.
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