rouleaux


Also found in: Dictionary, Thesaurus, Encyclopedia, Wikipedia.

rouleaux

Hematology Stacks of RBCs in groups of 4–10 cells, likened to stacked coins; artifactual rouleaux occur in the thick area of any blood smear; true rouleaux formation occurs with ↑ protein, fibrinogen and globulins, ↑ ESR due to dextran and monoclonal gammopathies–myeloma, Waldenström's disease, cryoglobulinemia, sarcoidosis, cirrhosis. See LISS.

rouleau

(roo-lō′) plural.rouleaux [Fr., roll]
A group of red blood cells that are stuck together, resembling a roll of coins.

Rouleaux

The stacking up of red blood cells, caused by extra or abnormal proteins in the blood that decrease the normal distance red cells maintain between each other.
Mentioned in: Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
Mentioned in ?
References in periodicals archive ?
Gladiator, Beauty and the Beast and Kenneth Branagh's Hamlet have all featured Rouleaux items.
Factfile
Frosted glass with beading (4cm deep), pounds 12.95 per metre, V V Rouleaux
Fashion: Fringe benefits
Bandeau top, pounds 35, Warehouse; trousers, pounds 45, Principles; corsage, pounds 21, VV Rouleaux
Fashion: Promqueens; This party season, be a high-school rebel and leave cute little dresses to teacher's pet. Sexily decadent glamour is all about breaking the rules. Photographs by Taki Bibelas
VV Rouleaux opens on September 20 at 8-9 Central Arcade.
Retail therapy
Min Hogg, editor of World of Interiors, said: 'You just couldn't get beautiful ribbons before VV Rouleaux, such a place didn't exist.'
Frill seeker; Meet the material girl Madonna turns to for advice, writes CATH BENNETT
RIGHT Jacket, pounds 75, Dorothy Perkins; tutu, dancer's own; tights, pounds 5, Aristoc; ribbon (around neck), pounds 2.75 a metre, VV Rouleaux; hat, from a selection, James Lock & Co.
Fashion: Dancing in the dark; Take a wardrobe lesson from the old musicals and look sophisticated as well as sexy, in tailcoats, top hats and fishnets a la Cabaret. It's black and white - glam girls are stepping out... Photographs by Phillip James
SHELL OUT: Belts from pounds 30 at VV Rouleaux (0141 221 2277); Green leaf print top, pounds 5.99 at H&M
IT'S HOL YOU NEED; Precision pack this summer with our top tips for holiday wear
Adina wears T-shirt, pounds 35, Cerrutti Jeans at Fenwick; skirt, pounds 20, Topshop; boots, pounds 32.99, Converse at Offspring; fabric (worn as bracelet), pounds 12.95 a metre, VV Rouleaux. See last page for where to buy.
Fashion: Rambling rose
Bikini, pounds 16, Warehouse; necklace, from a selection, VV Rouleaux; necklace (worn as belt), pounds 12.99, earring and bracelet, from a selection, all Debenhams.
Fashion: SEABREEZE; Strike a pose in sizzlingly sexy bikinis - when it comes to beach babe-wear, small is definitely beautiful. Apart from your jewellery, that is. Photographs by Serge Krouglikoff
The rope Sheer top, pounds 99, and skirt, pounds 156, both Jorando; beaded belt, from a selection, VV Rouleaux; earrings, pounds 35, Cornucopia
Fashion: Femme fatale; Be murderously sexy in 1920s-style glamour. Then just choose your weapon of seduction
RIGHT Dress, from a selection, Jigsaw; ribbon, from a selection, V V Rouleaux
Fashion: Bird of Paradise; Come over all fabulously feminine in floaty, feather-light numbers. You beautiful little flower, you. Photographs by Paul White
Pink ribbon, PS1.45, VV Rouleaux. Pink shoes, PS45, Asos Pink ruffle dress, PS69.99, H&M.
Rosy glow; Teaming red and pink was once seen as a fashion faux pas - but not any more. Rouge and rosy hues are this season's ultimate combo. Go for a head-to toe clash or opt for subtle accents. By DIDI DANSO

Medical browser ?
Full browser ?