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aniocytosis |
presence of red blood cells of unequal size |
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bacteremia |
presence of bacteria in the bloodstream |
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erythopenia |
abnormally reduced number of red blood cells |
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hemolysis |
rupture of the red blood cell membrane |
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hemorrage |
loss of blood from the circulation |
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macrocytosis |
abnormally large-sized red blood cells |
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poikilocytosis |
large, irrgularly shaped red blood cells |
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polycythemia |
abnormal increase in the number of erythocytes in the plood |
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splenomegaly |
abnormal enlargement of the spleen |
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toxemia |
presence of toxins in the blood. |