Anisopoikilocytosis
Anisopoikilocytosis
Anisopoikilocytosis (pronunciation: /ˌænɪsoʊˌpɔɪkɪloʊsaɪˈtoʊsɪs/) is a medical term referring to the presence of red blood cells of unequal size (anisocytosis) and abnormal shape (poikilocytosis) in the blood.
Etymology
The term "Anisopoikilocytosis" is derived from three Greek words: "anisos" meaning unequal, "poikilos" meaning varied, and "kytos" meaning cell. The suffix "-osis" is used in medical terminology to denote a condition or state.
Definition
Anisopoikilocytosis is a condition characterized by the presence of red blood cells of unequal size and abnormal shape in the blood. This condition is often associated with various types of anemia, thalassemia, and other blood disorders.
Related Terms
- Anisocytosis: A condition characterized by the presence of red blood cells of unequal size in the blood.
- Poikilocytosis: A condition characterized by the presence of abnormally shaped red blood cells in the blood.
- Anemia: A condition in which the body lacks enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to the body's tissues.
- Thalassemia: A blood disorder passed down through families (inherited) in which the body makes an abnormal form or inadequate amount of hemoglobin.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Anisopoikilocytosis
- Wikipedia's article - Anisopoikilocytosis
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