Hematocrit
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /hɪˈmæt.ək.ɹɪt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hematocrit is a noun meaning (medicine) The percentage (by volume) of packed red blood cells in a centrifuged sample of blood.
Meaning
(medicine) The percentage (by volume) of packed red blood cells in a centrifuged sample of blood.
More Meanings
- (medicine, countable) A centrifuge used to analyze the relative amount of red blood cells and plasma in blood.
Word Forms
- hematocrits
Synonyms for hematocrit
Depending on context, synonyms include Ht, HCT.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include haematocrit, hematocytometry, hematocytometer, hemoglobinometry, hematocyte, hemocytoblast.
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