Anatomy

Abnormal Erythrocytes

Oxygen-carrying RED BLOOD CELLS in mammalian blood that are abnormal in structure or function.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

Oxygen-carrying RED BLOOD CELLS in mammalian blood that are abnormal in structure or function.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Erythrocytes, Abnormal
  • Abnormal Erythrocyte
  • Erythrocyte, Abnormal

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15 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, enzymology, immunology, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, radiation effects, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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Indexing Annotation

abnormal size & shape; do not equate with ERYTHROCYTES / pathol; do not confuse with ERYTHROCYTE DEFORMABILITY, a normal characteristic of erythrocytes; coordinate with disease / blood, not / compl

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  • Erythrocytes (1966-1967)

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  1. A11w.118w.290w.330
  2. A11w.443.240w.330
  3. A15.145w.229w.334w.330

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WH 150

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Abnormal Erythrocytes. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D004913. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D004913
  2. Abnormal Erythrocytes. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q70077687