13 Hematologic Disorders Flashcards
1
Q
What is the definition of anemia?
A
A decrease in the number of erythrocytes or in the decrease of hemoglobin.
2
Q
What are three oral symptoms of anemia?
A
- bald tongue (tongue atrophy)
- glossopyrosis
- glossodynia
3
Q
Based on the appearance of the tongue, what does this person have?
A
anemia
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