Meanings
nounanisochromasia (uncountable)
- uncountableNon-uniform coloration of erythrocytes, caused by a non-uniform distribution of hemoglobin within them.
Slight anisochromasia is normal due to the biconcave shape of erythrocytes, but if excessive, it may indicate iron deficiency.
Synonyms: anisochromia
Synonyms & antonyms
nounNon-uniform coloration of erythrocytes, caused by a non-uniform distribution of hemoglobin within them.
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Translations
Portuguese anisocromia
- anisocromianon-uniform coloration of erythrocytes
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APA
anisochromasia. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/anisochromasia
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“anisochromasia.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/anisochromasia. Accessed November 5, 2026.
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