hyperhemoglobinemia

Example:During her pregnancy, the patient developed hypohemoglobinemia, a condition that often requires medical attention.

Definition:A condition characterized by a lower than normal level of hemoglobin in the blood plasma.

Example:Iron deficiency is a common cause of anemia, which is the opposite of hyperhemoglobinemia.

Definition:A medical condition in which there is a deficiency in the number of red blood cells or in the amount of hemoglobin in the blood, leading to reduced oxygen-carrying capacity.