The presence of many microcytes in the circulating blood. ... Synonym: microcytosis. ... Origin: microcyte + G. Haima, blood ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(mi″kro-si-the´me-ә) a condition in which the erythrocytes are smaller than normal; see also microcytic anemia. Called also microcytosis.
Type: Term Pronunciation: mī′krō-sī-thē′mē-ă Definitions: 1. The presence of many microcytes in the circulating blood. Synonyms: microcytosis