echinocyte
See also: acanthocyte
English edit
Etymology edit
From Ancient Greek ἐχῖνος (ekhînos, “hedgehog; sea urchin”) + -cyte.
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
echinocyte (plural echinocytes)
- (biology, medicine) A red blood cell with abnormal appearance characterized by many small, evenly spaced thorny projections.
Synonyms edit
- burr cell (more commonly)
- crenated RBC
Derived terms edit
Translations edit
burr cell — see burr cell