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  2. Hypochromic anemia - Wikipedia

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    A blood smear showing hypochromic (and microcytic) anemia. Note the increased central pallor of the red blood cells. Hypochromic anemia is a generic term for any type of anemia in which the red blood cells are paler than normal. (Hypo- refers to less, and chromic means colour.) A normal red blood cell has a biconcave disk shape and will have an ...

  3. Basophilic stippling - Wikipedia

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    Blood smear showing red blood cells with basophilic stippling. Basophilic stippling, also known as punctate basophilia, is the presence of numerous basophilic granules that are dispersed through the cytoplasm of erythrocytes in a peripheral blood smear. They can be demonstrated to be RNA.

  4. Latent iron deficiency - Wikipedia

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    In stage 3, anemia (reduced hemoglobin levels) is present but red blood cell appearance remains normal. [4] Changes in the appearance of red blood cells are the hallmark of stage 4; first microcytosis and then hypochromia develop. [4] Iron deficiency begins to affect tissues in stage 5, manifesting as symptoms and signs. [4]

  5. Microcytic anemia - Wikipedia

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    The normal mean corpuscular volume (abbreviated to MCV on full blood count results, and also known as mean cell volume) is approximately 80–100 fL. When the MCV is <80 fL, the red cells are described as microcytic and when >100 fL, macrocytic (the latter occurs in macrocytic anemia). The MCV is the average red blood cell size.

  6. Blood smear - Wikipedia

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    Modern complete blood count analyzers can provide an automated white blood cell differential, but they have a limited ability to differentiate immature and abnormal cells, so manual examination of the blood smear is frequently indicated. [5] [6] Blood smear examination is the preferred diagnostic method for certain parasitic infections, such as ...

  7. How Often Should You Get a Pap Smear? We Asked an OBGYN - AOL

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    The most recent test should have been performed in the last 3 - 5 years depending on the test.” Roger that. What to do if you get an abnormal pap smear result

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    If you’re stuck on today’s Wordle answer, we’re here to help—but beware of spoilers for Wordle 1248 ahead. Let's start with a few hints.

  9. File:Iron-deficiency Anemia, Peripheral Blood Smear ...

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    This is a trashy smear, but it does show an extremely advanced case of the microcytic/hypochromic anemia characteristic of iron deficiency. The mean corpuscular volume (MCV) was 55 fL (reference range: 80 - 94 fL). Pathological and histological images courtesy of Ed Uthman at flickr. Date: 8 March 2010, 16:35: Source