burr cell
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burr cell
a crenated red blood cell.
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burr cell
Hematology RBCs with regular spines or bumps on the surface, most commonly associated with snake bites, uremia, pyrokinase deficiencyMcGraw-Hill Concise Dictionary of Modern Medicine. © 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
burr cell
An erythrocyte with 10 to 30 spicules distributed over the surface of the cell, as seen in heart disease, stomach cancer, kidney disease, and dehydration. Synonym: echinocyte
See also: cell
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