echinocyte
See also: acanthocyte
English
editEtymology
editFrom Ancient Greek ἐχῖνος (ekhînos, “hedgehog; sea urchin”) + -cyte.
Pronunciation
editNoun
editechinocyte (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
editTranslations
editburr cell — see burr cell