Definitions for microcytic anemia
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1. microcytic anemia, microcytic anaemianoun

   anemia in which the average size of erythrocytes is smaller than normal

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1. Microcytic anemia

   Microcytic anaemia is any of several types of anemia characterized by smaller than normal red blood cells (called microcytes). The normal mean corpuscular volume (abbreviated to MCV on full blood count results, and also known as mean cell volume) is approximately 80–100 fL. When the MCV is <80 fL, the red cells are described as microcytic and when >100 fL, macrocytic (the latter occurs in macrocytic anemia). The MCV is the average red blood cell size. In microcytic anemia, the red blood cells (erythrocytes) contain less hemoglobin and are usually also hypochromic, meaning that the red blood cells appear paler than usual. This can be reflected by a low mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC), a measure representing the amount of hemoglobin per unit volume of fluid inside the cell; normally about 320–360 g/L or 32–36 g/dL. Typically, therefore, anemia of this category is described as "microcytic, hypochromic anemia".

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1. microcytic anemia

   Microcytic anemia is a type of anemia characterized by smaller than normal red blood cells. This condition can be caused by various factors, including iron deficiency, certain genetic disorders, or chronic diseases. The small size of the red blood cells inhibits their ability to transport adequate amounts of oxygen to body tissues, resulting in symptoms such as fatigue, shortness of breath, and paleness.

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1. Microcytic anemia

   Microcytic anemia is a generic term for any type of anemia characterized by small red blood cells. The normal mean corpuscular volume is 76-100 fL, with smaller cells described as microcytic and larger cells as macrocytic. In microcytic anemia, the red blood cells are usually also hypochromic, meaning that the red blood cells are paler than usual. This can be quantified as the mean corpuscular hemoglobin or mean cell hemoglobin, the amount of hemoglobin per cell; the normal value is 27-32 picograms. Similar is the mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration, giving the amount of hemoglobin per volume of erythrocytes. Typically, therefore, anemia of this category is described as "microcytic, hypochromic anemia".

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   The numerical value of microcytic anemia in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

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   The numerical value of microcytic anemia in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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