helmet cell
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schistocyte
A fragmented red cell which arises from either an intrinsic increase in cell fragility or due to intravascular rugosities that traumatise cells; schistocytes are a nonspecific finding seen in hemolysis, trauma, prosthetic heart valves, megaloblastic and microangiopathic anaemioccidianhemolytic uremic syndrome, TTP.Segen's Medical Dictionary. © 2012 Farlex, Inc. All rights reserved.
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HELMET CELLS: (Orig. mag. ×640)
helmet cell
A schistocyte or fragmented blood cell, seen in hemolytic anemias.
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