Medical term:
microcytic
microcyte
(mī′krō-sīt″)A small red blood cell, having a mean corpuscular volume less than 80 fL. Common causes of microcytic anemia are iron deficiency, lead poisoning, and thalassemia.
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Microcytic
A descriptive term applied to a smaller than normal red blood cell.
Mentioned in: Red Blood Cell Indices
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