Stomatocyte
Stomatocyte (pronunciation: sto-ma-to-cyte) is a type of Red blood cell that has an oval or mouth-like shape. The term "stomatocyte" is derived from the Greek words "stoma" meaning mouth and "kytos" meaning cell.
Etymology
The term "stomatocyte" is derived from the Greek words "stoma" meaning mouth and "kytos" meaning cell. This is due to the mouth-like shape of these cells.
Description
Stomatocytes are a type of Red blood cell that have an abnormal, oval or mouth-like shape. This is in contrast to normal red blood cells, which are typically round with a flat center. Stomatocytes can be seen in certain conditions such as Hereditary stomatocytosis, a genetic disorder that affects the red blood cells.
Related Terms
- Hereditary stomatocytosis: A genetic disorder that results in the production of stomatocytes.
- Red blood cell: The cell that stomatocytes are a type of.
- Hemolysis: The destruction of red blood cells, which can occur in conditions that produce stomatocytes.
- Anemia: A condition that can result from the hemolysis of stomatocytes.
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