anisochromasia

English

Noun

anisochromasia (uncountable)

1. Non-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

Translations

non-uniform coloration of erythrocytes

• Portuguese: anisocromia f