0
What is the condition called when the red blood cells are larger than normal?
Wiki User
∙ 11y ago
It means that they are hypotonic, they have more water in them due to an ionic gradient
Wiki User
∙ 10y ago
Wiki User
∙ 6y agoWiki User
∙ 11y agomacrocytosis
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What does it mean when you are told your blood cells are enlarged?
Macrocytosis is the term given for the condition of having larger blood cells than normal. It is not a disease but can be the symptom of a number of underlying medical conditions.
Koch observed Bacillus anthracis multiplying in the blood of cattle What is this condition called?
bacteremia. bacteria in the blood is called bacteremia
What is the histology of hypertension?
Larger than normal amounts of cortisol in the blood for long periods of time. This not a histology question.
After blood leaves the heart through what kinds of vessels in what order does blood move?
larger blood vessels called veins which carry the blood back to the heart
What is the condition called if the blood vessels of the anal columns become enlarged?
Hemorrhoids
If blood pH increases above normal range what is this condition called?
Alkalosis
What does it mean when you are told your blood cells are enlarged?
Macrocytosis is the term given for the condition of having larger blood cells than normal. It is not a disease but can be the symptom of a number of underlying medical conditions.
Iron retention in blood?
Excessive iron retention in the blood is a condition called hemochromatosis. The normal gain and loss of iron in a body is 1 milligram.
Alkalosis is the blood condition in which the blood pH is higher than normal?
yes
What is a condition in which the number of red blood cells increase beyond normal and increases blood velscosity?
Polycythemia
What is some information on diabetes high blood sugar?
Our blood contains blood sugar (glucose) coming from most foods. The condition, when the glucose level rises above the normal level temporarily, is called high blood sugar. The following website will explain this condition in details: http://www.emedicinehealth.com/high_blood_sugar_hyperglycemia/article_em.htm
What condition exists when a persons blood pressure is well below normal?
Hypotension.
Larger blood vessels which carry blood towards the heart are called?
veins
What condition increases the number of blood cells increases beyond the normal and thus increases blood viscosity?
Polycythemia is the condition of excess red blood cells in the bloodstream. In contrast, anemia is a deficiency of red blood cells.
What is the condition where normal blood flow is slowed or halted?
Coagulation or clotting means to stop blood flow.
Is alkalosis the blood condition in which the blood pH is higher than normal?
Yes. Acidosis is when the blood pH is lower than normal. Alkalosis usually results from hyperventilation, whereas acidosis results from asphyxiation.
What is the condition of red blood cells that appear like stacked coins?
The condition is called "Rouleaux".
