acanthocyte en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /əˈkæn.θoʊˌsaɪt/ (US)
Etymology
From Ancient Greek ἄκανθα (ákantha, “thorn”) + κύτος (kútos, “cell”)
Meanings
- A pathological, irregularly spiked red blood cell without central pallor.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| acanthocytes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |