Microcytosis is a condition in which red blood cells are unusually small as measured by their mean corpuscular volume. It is also known as `microcythemia`. When associated with anemia, it is known as microcytic anemia. Microcytic anemia is not caused by reduced DNA synthesis (source). Thalassemia can cause microcytosis. Depending upon how the te..... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microcytosis
noun a blood disorder characterized by the presence of microcytes (abnormally small red blood cells) in the blood; often associated with anemia Found on https://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20974