poikilocytosis

English

blood smear with red blood cells showing marked poikilocytosis, in part related to post-splenectomy status. A pseudo-Pelger-Huet nucleus is also shown, compatible with myelodysplastic syndrome.

Etymology

poikilo- +‎ cytosis

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA^(key): /ˌpɔɪ.kə.loʊˌsaɪˈtoʊ.sɪs/

Noun

poikilocytosis (uncountable)

1. (pathology) Presence in the blood of red blood cells with abnormal shape or an entirely different shape

Related terms

• poikilocyte