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poikilocytosis

 [poi″kĭ-lo-si-to´sis]
the presence of poikilocytes in the blood.
Miller-Keane Encyclopedia and Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing, and Allied Health, Seventh Edition. © 2003 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier, Inc. All rights reserved.

poi·ki·lo·cy·to·sis

(poy'ki-lō-sī-tō'sis),
The presence of poikilocytes in the peripheral blood.
Synonym(s): poikilocythemia
[poikilocyte + G. -osis, condition]
Farlex Partner Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012

poi·ki·lo·cy·to·sis

(poy'ki-lō-sī-tō'sis)
The presence of poikilocytes in the peripheral blood.
Synonym(s): poikilocythemia.
[poikilocyte + G. -osis, condition]
Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012

poikilocytosis

A condition in which the red blood cells (erythrocytes) are distorted.
Collins Dictionary of Medicine © Robert M. Youngson 2004, 2005

poi·ki·lo·cy·to·sis

(poy'ki-lō-sī-tō'sis)
The presence of poikilocytes in the peripheral blood.
Synonym(s): poikilocythemia.
[poikilocyte + G. -osis, condition]
Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012
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