Definition of Poikilocyte. Meaning of Poikilocyte. Synonyms of Poikilocyte

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Definition of Poikilocyte

Poikilocyte
Poikilocyte Poi"ki*lo*cyte (poi"k[i^]*l[-o]*s[imac]t), n. [Gr. poiki`los diversified, changeable + ky`tos hollow vessel.] (Physiol.) An irregular form of corpuscle found in the blood in cases of profound an[ae]mia, probably a degenerated red blood corpuscle.

Meaning of Poikilocyte from wikipedia

- Poikilocytosis is variation in the shapes of red blood cells. Poikilocytes may be oval, teardrop-shaped, sickle-shaped or irregularly contracted. Normal...
- A dacrocyte (or dacryocyte) is a type of poikilocyte that is shaped like a teardrop (a "teardrop cell"). A marked increase of dacrocytes is known as dacrocytosis...
- elliptocytes, teardrop cells, or other poikilocytes as well as a nucleated RBCs. Hemolysis will often demonstrate poikilocytes specific to a cause or mechanism...
- clotting times) or blood cell differentials (causing a false increase in poikilocytes, particularly burr cells.) In either case, the most common and feasible...