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ERYTHROCYTIC [1 record]

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Record 1 2001-07-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Blood
DEF

Pertaining to red blood cells or erythrocytes.

CONT

Megaloblastic anemias are caused by various defects in DNA synthesis that lead to a common set of hematologic abnormalities of the bone marrow and peripheral blood. The term "megaloblastic" refers to a morphologic abnormality of cell nuclei that is readily recognizable but difficult to describe. The erythrocytic, granulocytic, and megakaryocytic cell lines are all involved, and pancytopenia may develop.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sang
DEF

Qui se rapporte aux globules rouges.

CONT

Anomalie de la membrane érythrocytaire.

Spanish

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