spherocyte
(pathology) A spherical red blood cell.
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A small spherical red blood cell, characteristic of hereditary spherocytosis and of certain hemolytic anemias.
spher'o·cyt'ic (-sĭt'ĭk) adj.A small, globular, completely hemoglobinated erythrocyte without the usual central pallor; characteristically found in some types of acquired hemolytic anemia, particularly immune-mediated.
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an abnormal spherical red blood cell
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