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See elliptocytosis.

ovalocytosis.

See elliptocytosis.

elliptocytosis [e-lip″to-si-to´sis]

any of several hereditary disorders in which most of the erythrocytes are elliptocytes; it is characterized by increased erythrocyte destruction and anemia.

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ovalocytosis

elliptocytosis.

ovalocytosis

Hematology A condition seen in up to 30% of ethnic groups in southeast Asia caused by a defective band 3 protein, in which there is ↑ affinity of RBC membrane band 3 to ankrin, resulting in a ↑ in RBC rigidity. Cf Elliptocytosis.

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