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  • Poikilocytosis: Understanding Irregular Red Blood Cell Shapes | Medical Definitions
    The medical term for any irregularity in shape of red blood cells is poikilocytosis.

    Poikilocytosis is a general term that describes the presence of abnormally shaped red blood cells. It is not a specific disease, but rather a sign of a variety of conditions that can affect red blood cell production and maturation.

    Some examples of poikilocytosis include:

    * Spherocytosis: Red blood cells are rounder than normal.

    * Elliptocytosis: Red blood cells are oval-shaped.

    * Acanthocytosis: Red blood cells have irregular projections or spikes.

    * Target cells: Red blood cells have a bullseye-like appearance.

    * Schistocytes: Red blood cells are fragmented.

    It is important to note that poikilocytosis itself does not indicate a specific diagnosis. Further investigation is needed to determine the underlying cause.

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