Term
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Definition
normocytic, normochromic
decreased EPO production and hemolysis due to uremic toxins |
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Term
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Definition
normocytic, normochromic
hypoadrenocorticism
hypoandrogenism
hypopituitarism |
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Term
| Anemia of Chronic Disease |
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Definition
normocytic, normochromic
increased TNF, IL1, IFN to inhibit hematopoiesis
decreased iron and TIBC
increased ferritin and iron storage
increased Cu and Zn
variable EPO |
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Term
| Aplasic Anemia/Pancytopenia |
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Definition
normocytic, normochromic
decreased neutrophils/platelets
drug rx, toxin, irradiation, infectious disease |
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Term
| Normocytic, Normochromic Anemia |
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Definition
normal or increased neutrophils/platelets
deecreased neutrophils/platelets |
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Term
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Definition
normocytic, normochromic
abnormal cells present in the bone marrow |
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Term
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Definition
normocytic, normochromic
Ehrlichia, FeLV, Parvo |
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Term
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Definition
microcytic, hypochromic
hemorrhage, neonates, Cu deficiency |
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Term
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Definition
microcytic, hypochromic
abnormal erythrocytes maturation/morphology due to ineffective erythropoiesis
FeLV, FIV, folate deficiency, anticonvulsants, chemotherapy |
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Term
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Definition
microcytic, hypochromic
diversion of portal blood around the liver |
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Term
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Definition
macrocytic, hypochromic
regenerative anemia |
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Term
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Definition
hyperchromasia
actually an artifact because of excess hemoglobin in blood or from bad stick |
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