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Anemia, Iron-Deficiency

Medical Definition: Anemia characterized by decreased or absent iron stores, low serum iron concentration, low transferrin saturation, and low hemoglobin concentration or hematocrit value. The erythrocytes are hypochromic and microcytic and the iron binding capacity is increased.
Guide Notes: DF: ANEMIA IRON DEFIC
Previously Indexed: Anemia, Hypochromic (1966-1994)

Anemia, Iron-Deficiency Medical Definitions and Terms

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