degmacyte

English

noun
Definitions
  • (hematology) An abnormally-shaped red blood cell with one or more semicircular portions removed from the cell margin, resulting from the removal of denatured hemoglobin by macrophages in the spleen.

Etymology

Derived from Ancient Greek δῆγμα (bite).

Origin

Ancient Greek

δῆγμα

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bite

Concept
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The body

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