Microcytic: 1. Any abnormally small cell. The opposite is macrocytic, an abnormally large cell. 2. An abnormally small red blood cell. Iron deficiency is a prominent cause of microcytic anemia. Found on http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=23049
Microcytic: 1. Any abnormally small cell. The opposite is macrocytic, an abnormally large cell. 2. An abnormally small red blood cell. Iron deficiency is a prominent cause of microcytic anemia.