1. Microcytic hypochromic anemia.

2. This causes ineffective heme synthesis and microcytic anemia.

3. Other articles where Chlorosis is discussed: blood disease: Hypochromic microcytic anemias: Under the name of Chlorosis, this type of anemia was mentioned in popular literature and depicted in paintings, especially those of the Dutch masters, until the 20th century

4. Chlorosis: ( klōr-ō'sis ), Rarely used term for a form of chronic hypochromic microcytic (iron deficiency) anemia, characterized by a great reduction in hemoglobin out of proportion to the decreased number of red blood cells; observed chiefly in females from puberty to the third decade and usually associated with diets deficient in iron and