Anisochromasia or anisochromia is the non-uniform color of erythrocytes caused by a non-uniform distribution of hemoglobin in them. Slight anisochromasia is normal due to the biconcave shape of erythrocytes; if excessive, it can point to forms of anemia that are caused by a deficiency of iron. ...
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The unequal distribution of haemoglobin in the red blood cells, such that the periphery is pigmented and the central region is virtually colourless, as observed in films of blood from persons with certain forms of anaemia caused by deficiency of iron; normal red blood cells show mild anisochromasia because of their biconcave shape. ... Origin: anis...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: an-ī′sō-krō-mā′zē-ă Definitions: 1. The unequal distribution of hemoglobin in the red blood cells, such that the periphery is pigmented and the central region is virtually colorless, as observed in films of blood from persons with certain forms of anemia caused by iron deficiency; ...
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anisochromasia The unequal distribution of hemoglobin in the red blood cells, such that the periphery is pigmented and the central region is virtually colorless, as observed in films of blood from persons with certain forms of anemia caused by deficiency of iron; normal red blood cells show mild anisochromasia because of their biconcave shape.
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