microcytosis

[US]/[ˈmaɪkrəsɪˌtɒsɪs]/
[UK]/[ˈmaɪkrəˌsɪtoʊsɪs]/

Translation

n.The condition of having abnormally small red blood cells.; A finding in a complete blood count (CBC) indicating that the mean corpuscular volume (MCV) is below normal.
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Phrases & Collocations

microcytosis diagnosis

investigating microcytosis

suspected microcytosis

microcytosis cases

severe microcytosis

rule out microcytosis

microcytosis screening

microcytosis related

presence of microcytosis

microcytosis testing

Example Sentences

the lab results revealed significant microcytosis in the patient's red blood cells.

iron deficiency anemia is a common cause of microcytosis.

we investigated the possibility of thalassemia to explain the microcytosis.

microcytosis can be quantified by measuring the mean corpuscular volume (mcv).

the presence of microcytosis prompted further diagnostic testing.

severe microcytosis often indicates a significant underlying nutritional deficiency.

we correlated the microcytosis with the patient's low ferritin levels.

the bone marrow aspirate confirmed the diagnosis of iron deficiency and microcytosis.

microcytosis is a key feature in the workup of suspected thalassemia trait.

the patient's history of poor diet contributed to the observed microcytosis.

we need to rule out other causes of microcytosis besides iron deficiency.

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