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ovalocyte

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o·va·lo·cyte (v-l-st, -vl-)
n.

elliptocyte [e-lip´to-sīt]
an abnormal oval or elliptical erythrocyte, as seen in elliptocytosis. Called also ovalocyte.

ovalocyte
elliptocyte, an elliptical erythrocyte.


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Peripheral smear showed numerous microcytes and ovalocytes.
On the peripheral blood smear, RBC morphology showed slight anisocytosis with few ovalocytes and many schistocytes, WBC morphology was within normal ranges, and platelet morphology was normal.
The patient's peripheral smear showed ovalocytes with occasional "bite cells.
 
 
 
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