normocytic

/nɔrməˈsaɪtɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Describing red blood cells with a normal size and hemoglobin concentration.

“The doctor said the patient’s anemia was normocytic, but still required careful monitoring.”

2. noun

A condition where red blood cells have a normal size and hemoglobin concentration.

“The lab report revealed the patient had normocytic anemia.”

Synonyms

  • normocellular

Antonyms

  • macrocytic
  • microcytic