Microcyte (Noun)
Meaning
An abnormally small red blood cell (less than 5 microns in diameter).
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The presence of a microcyte in the blood smear indicated a possible iron deficiency in the patient's body.
- Microcytes were observed in the peripheral blood smear of the individual diagnosed with anemia of chronic disease.
- Erythrocytes that are smaller than 5 microns in diameter are referred to as microcytes.
- The abnormal size of the microcyte distorted the normal biconcave disk shape typically seen in red blood cells.
- Blood samples taken from the patient contained a significant number of microcytes, along with varying degrees of hemoglobinization.