poikilocytosis
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poikilocytosis
[poi″kĭ-lo-si-to´sis]the presence of poikilocytes in the blood.
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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]
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poi·ki·lo·cy·to·sis
(poy'ki-lō-sī-tō'sis)The presence of poikilocytes in the peripheral blood.
Synonym(s): poikilocythemia.
Synonym(s): poikilocythemia.
[poikilocyte + G. -osis, condition]
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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.
Synonym(s): poikilocythemia.
[poikilocyte + G. -osis, condition]
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