Microcytic


microcyte

(mī′krō-sīt″) A small red blood cell, having a mean corpuscular volume less than 80 fL. Common causes of microcytic anemia are iron deficiency, lead poisoning, and thalassemia. microcytic, adjective

Microcytic

A descriptive term applied to a smaller than normal red blood cell.Mentioned in: Red Blood Cell Indices