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Siderocyte (Noun)

Meaning

An abnormal red blood cell containing granules of iron not bound in hemoglobin.

Classification

Nouns denoting body parts.

Examples

  • The presence of siderocytes in the blood smear is a diagnostic feature of sideroblastic anemia.
  • Siderocytes are abnormal red blood cells that contain granules of iron not bound in hemoglobin, which can be seen under a microscope.
  • The patient's blood test results showed an increased number of siderocytes, indicating a possible iron overload disorder.
  • The pathologist examined the bone marrow biopsy and found an abundance of siderocytes, which suggested a myelodysplastic syndrome.
  • The siderocytes in the patient's blood sample were a key indicator of the underlying genetic disorder affecting her iron metabolism.

Hypernyms

  • Erythrocyte
  • RBC
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