Iron-Deficiency Anemia

Overview

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Is a:

Disease or Syndrome

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.

Synonyms:

Anemia, Iron Deficiency
Anemias, Iron Deficiency
Anemias, Iron-Deficiency
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Iron Deficiency Anemias
Iron-Deficiency Anemia
Iron-Deficiency Anemias

Broader Topics:

Anemia, Hypochromic
Iron Metabolism Disorders

Narrower Topics:

None

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