what does microcytic hypochromic
microcytic anemia anemia characterized by microcytes (erythrocytes smaller than normal); see also hypochromic microcytic anemia and microcythemia. myelopathic anemia (myelophthisic anemia) leukoerythroblastosis. normochromic anemia that in which the hemoglobin content of the red blood cells is in the normal range.ypochromic microcytic anemia any anemia with microcytes that are hypochromic (reduced in size and in hemoglobin content); the most common type is iron deficiency anemia.