hypochromia

hy·po·chro·mi·a

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hahy-puh-kroh-mee-uh]
- /ˌhaɪ pəˈkroʊ mi ə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hahy-puh-kroh-mee-uh]
- /ˌhaɪ pəˈkroʊ mi ə/

Definitions of hypochromia word

noun hypochromia an anemic condition due to a deficiency of hemoglobin in the red blood cells. 1
noun hypochromia insufficient color or pigmentation. 1

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Origin of hypochromia

First appearance:

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

1885-90; hypo- + New Latin -chromia < Late Greek -chrōmia, Greek -chrōm(os) colored (derivative of chróma color; see chroma) + -ia

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Parts of speech for Hypochromia

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hypochromia popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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