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hypochromic

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 hypochromic word

  • noun hypochromic an anemic condition due to a deficiency of hemoglobin in the red blood cells. 1
  • noun hypochromic insufficient color or pigmentation. 1
  • noun hypochromic (physics, chemistry) Describing a decrease in the intensity of a spectral band due to a change in the molecular environment. 1
  • adjective hypochromic (medicine) Having a lower than normal amount of hemoglobin in the red blood cells. 0

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Origin of hypochromic

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 Hypochromic

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hypochromic 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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