Heinz body en · NOUN
Etymology
Named after Robert Heinz (1865–1924), a German physician who in 1890 described these inclusions in hemolytic anemias.
Meanings
- A supravitally-stainable, small, round inclusion within red blood cells composed of denatured hemoglobin.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heinz bodies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |