Definition of Schistocyte. Meaning of Schistocyte. Synonyms of Schistocyte

- schistocyte or schizocyte (from Gr**** schistos for "divided" and kytos for "hollow" or "cell") is a fragmented part of a red blood cell. Schistocytes...
- the small blood vessels. It is identified by the finding of anemia and schistocytes on microscopy of the blood film. In diseases such as hemolytic uremic...
- or Teardrop Cells Keratocytes Microspherocytes and Pyropoikilocytes Schistocytes Semilunar bodies Poikilocytosis may be diagnosed with a test called a...
- dystrophy schist(o)- split, cleft Gr**** σχῐστός (skhistós), cloven, divided schistocyte schiz(o)- denoting something "split" or "double-sided" Gr**** σχῐ́ζω (skhízō)...
- the breakdown of red blood cells) anemia (low red blood cell count), schistocytes (damaged red blood cells), elevated creatinine (a protein waste product...
- cells are normally in a biconcave shape (round cells in this picture). Schistocytes are fragmented cells resulting from intravascular destruction with shapes...
- complications can lead to death. Fragmentation of red blood cells termed as schistocytes is a common feature observed in HUS. Particularly, HUS is more common...
- sickle cell disease, and a high number of fragmented red blood cells (schistocytes) requires urgent investigation as it can suggest a microangiopathic hemolytic...
- fractionated bilirubin. Increased reticulocytes and the presence of schistocytes in the blood smear of the patient observed during CBC indicates hemolysis...
- shearing of red blood cells, resulting in their rupture and formation of schistocytes. The two best understood causes of TTP are due to autoimmunity (acquired...