microcyte

/maɪˈkrɒsaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A red blood cell that is smaller than normal, often resulting from iron deficiency anemia or other disorders.

“The patient’s blood test revealed an abundance of microcytes, which pointed to an underlying iron deficiency issue.”

Synonyms

  • normocytic
  • red blood cell

Antonyms

  • macrocyte