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Noun: microcytosis
  1. A blood disorder characterized by the presence of microcytes (abnormally small red blood cells) in the blood; often associated with anaemia

Type of: blood disease, blood disorder

Part of: microcytic anaemia [Brit, Cdn], microcytic anemia [N. Amer]

Encyclopedia: Microcytosis