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poikilocytosis

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blood smear with red blood cells showing marked poikilocytosis, in part related to post-splenectomy status. A pseudo-Pelger-Huet nucleus is also shown, compatible with myelodysplastic syndrome.

Etymology

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From poikilo- +‎ cytosis.

Pronunciation

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  • (US) IPA(key): /ˌpɔɪ.kə.loʊˌsaɪˈtoʊ.sɪs/

Noun

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poikilocytosis (uncountable)

  1. (pathology) Presence in the blood of red blood cells with abnormal shape or an entirely different shape
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