degmacyte en · NOUN
Etymology
From Ancient Greek δῆγμα (dêgma, “bite”) + -cyte.
Meanings
- An abnormally-shaped red blood cell with one or more semicircular portions removed from the cell margin, resulting from the removal of denatured hemoglobin by macrophages in the spleen.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| degmacytes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
Heinz body · schistocyte · blister cell