Schistocyte
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Schistocyte is a noun meaning A jagged red blood cell fragment without central pallor, consequent to passage through small vessels with microthrombi, leaky prosthetic heart valves etc.
Meaning
A jagged red blood cell fragment without central pallor, consequent to passage through small vessels with microthrombi, leaky prosthetic heart valves etc.
Word Forms
- schistocytes
Synonyms for schistocyte
Depending on context, synonyms include schizocyte.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include schistocytosis, acanthocyte, schizocytosis, sickling, schizontaemia, polychromasia.
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