Imbalance of plasma volume to hematocrit is referred to as the ____ of pregnancy.

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The imbalance of plasma volume to hematocrit during pregnancy is referred to as anemia. This is because the plasma volume increases significantly during pregnancy while the hematocrit (the volume of red blood cells) does not increase at the same rate, leading to a relative decrease in red blood cell concentration and a lower hematocrit level. This is a normal adaptation to pregnancy, as it allows for better delivery of oxygen to the developing fetus.

Imbalance of Plasma Volume to Hematocrit Is Referred to as the ____