poikilocytosis

English
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

poikilo- +‎ cytosis

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

Noun

poikilocytosis (uncountable)

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