NOUN | state | microcytosis | a blood disorder characterized by the presence of microcytes (abnormally small red blood cells) in the blood |
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Meaning | A blood disorder characterized by the presence of microcytes (abnormally small red blood cells) in the blood; often associated with anemia. | |
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Part of | microcytic anemia, microcytic anaemia | anemia in which the average size of erythrocytes is smaller than normal |
Broader | blood disease, blood disorder | A disease or disorder of the blood |
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