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hypochromic

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hy·​po·​chro·​mic | \ ˌhī-pə-ˈkrō-mik How to pronounce hypochromic (audio) \

Definition of hypochromic

: marked by or being red blood cells with deficient hemoglobin hypochromic anemia

First Known Use of hypochromic

1924, in the meaning defined above

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“Hypochromic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hypochromic. Accessed 5 Jun. 2020.

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hypochromic

adjective
hy·​po·​chro·​mic | \ -ˈkrō-mik How to pronounce hypochromic (audio) \

Medical Definition of hypochromic

: exhibiting hypochromia hypochromic blood cells

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