Planocytosis

PLANOCTOSE

Meaning of the word

The word “planocytosis” is a medical term that refers to the presence of abnormally flat or oval red blood cells in the blood. This condition can be a sign of certain diseases such as sickle cell anemia or thalassemia.

Origin of the word

The word “planocytosis” originates in the Greek, being formed by the junction of the terms “flat” (which means flat) and “quote” (which means cell). Therefore, the term refers to blood cells that have a flat form.

Word adverbs

– Planocytotically

Conjunctions of the word

– AND
– or
– But
– Although
– Therefore

Synonyms of the word

– Erythroplasia
– Ovalocytosis
– ellipocytosis

Word Definitions

– Presence of flat or oval red blood cells in the blood.
– Blood condition characterized by the abnormal form of red cells.

Phrases that the word applies

– Planocytosis is a common finding in patients with sickle cell anemia.
– The presence of plancytes in the blood may indicate a hematological disease.

Examples of the word in text

Blood smear analysis revealed the presence of planocytosis in 30% of observed red cells.

Rhymes with the word

– Hipotose
– Neurosis
– Psychosis
– Dermatosis

Anagrams with the word

– No anagrams were found with the word “Planocytosis”.

References:

  1. https://www.nbi.nih.gov/pmc/articles/pmc3279961/
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