There are a variety of terms for misshapen blood cells depending upon what is wrong with them. The general term is poikilocytosis, although each specific deformation has its own name as well.
Phagocytosis is the medical term meaning digestion and ingestion of microorganisms by white blood cells.
The medical term for the measurement of the percentage of red blood cells in the volume of blood is hematocrit.
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Hemolysis is the medical term meaning destruction of red blood cells. Hemolytic anemia is an abnormal decrease in the number of red blood cells due to their destruction.
The Medical term for hematoietic is poiesis. Hematopoiesis means the formation and development of blood cells.
Plasma is the term for the intercellular material of blood, the fluid in which the blood cells are suspended.
The medical term for the dissolving of blood cells is "hemolysis." This process involves the breakdown of red blood cells, leading to the release of hemoglobin into the bloodstream. Hemolysis can occur due to various factors, including immune reactions, infections, and certain medical conditions.
Thrombocytopenia is the medical term that refers to a deficiency of clotting cells, specifically platelets, in the blood. It can lead to abnormal bleeding and bruising due to the decreased ability of the blood to clot properly.
Cytopenia is the medical term meaning low numbers of blood cells.
Erythrocytopathy is the medical term meaning any disease of red blood cells.
A complete blood count (CBC) is the test that includes a number of measures of blood cells.
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