Hypochromic Definition

Hypochromic Sentence Examples

• Such cells will be pale when examined under the microscope and are termed hypochromic.

• Iron deficiency is the most common cause of a hypochromic anemia.

• The MCHC is low in microcytic, hypochromic anemias such as iron deficiency, but is usually normal in macrocytic anemias.

• For example, thalassemia minor and iron deficiency anemia are both microcytic and hypochromic anemias, and overlap in MCV and MCH.