hypochromic


hy·po·chro·mic

(hī'pō-krō'mik), 1. Synonym(s): hypochromatic2. Denoting decrease in light absorption with a shift in wavelength to a lower wavelength.

hy·po·chro·mic

(hī'pō-krō'mik) 1. Synonym(s): hypochromatic. 2. Denoting decrease in light absorption with a shift in λ inferior to a lower wavelength.

Hypochromic

A descriptive term applied to a red blood cell with a decreased concentration of hemoglobin.Mentioned in: Red Blood Cell Indices