Anisocytosis describes red blood cells that are of different sizes. Normal red blood cells are generally the same size. Having red blood cells of unequal sizes may be a sign of anemia, a condition that can cause symptoms like fatigue and shortness of breath.

2023年5月28日 · Learn about anisocytosis and why the size of red blood cells matters. Find out how anisocytosis can lead to a diagnosis of anemia and what else it could mean.

2018年9月18日 · Anisocytosis is the medical term for having red blood cells (RBCs) that are unequal in size. It can be caused by anemia, certain blood diseases, or by some cancer drugs.

2017年10月29日 · Anisocytosis is a condition in which the red blood cells are not even in size. Cells may be larger or smaller than usual. It often occurs alongside iron-deficiency anemia.

2023年12月12日 · Anisocytosis is a variability in red blood cell size. This is often a sign of anemia or disease. A variety of medical conditions can lead to anisocytosis, including cancer, liver failure, kidney failure, or nutrient deficiency.

Anisocytosis is a medical term meaning that a patient's red blood cells are of unequal size. This is commonly found in anemia and other blood conditions. False diagnostic flagging may be triggered on a complete blood count by an elevated WBC count, agglutinated RBCs, RBC fragments, giant platelets or platelet clumps due to anisocytosis.

2022年3月7日 · Anisocytosis is a deficiency in iron characterized by red blood cells of unequal size. Ideally, red blood cells should be of equal size.

Anisocytosis is a condition where red blood cells vary in size, which can impact the body's ability to function optimally. The causes of anisocytosis can be diverse, including nutritional deficiencies like iron, vitamin B12, or folate, as well as chronic diseases such …

2023年8月3日 · “Aniso” refers to unequal, and “cytosis” refers to the movement or number of cells. Anisocytosis refers to excessive red blood cell size variation which can be quantitatively determined by interpreting peripheral blood films and automated assessment of …

2023年1月31日 · Anisocytosis is the medical term for having red blood cells (RBCs) that are not the same size. Aniso means unequal, and cytosis describes cells' motion, characteristics, or quantity. The term is ambiguous because there are numerous reasons why cells can differ in size. It could be either bigger or smaller than usual.