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hypochromia

[hahy-puh-kroh-mee-uh]

noun

Pathology.

  1. an anemic condition due to a deficiency of hemoglobin in the red blood cells.

  2. insufficient color or pigmentation.

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Other Word Forms

  • hypochromic adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of hypochromia1

1885–90; hypo- + New Latin -chromia < Late Greek -ō, Greek -ō ( os ) colored (derivative of ó color; chroma ) + -ia

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hypochondriumhypochromic anemia

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