Spherocytosis
Translation of "spherocytosis" into Russian
spherocytosis
NounUK
/ˌsfɪərəʊsaɪˈtəʊsɪs/
US
/ˌsfɪroʊsaɪˈtoʊsɪs/
spherocytosis
spherocytoses pl
Spherocytosis is a hereditary condition affecting red blood cells.
Сфероцитоз - это наследственное состояние, влияющее на эритроциты.
Definitions
spherocytosis
NounUK
/ˌsfɪərəʊsaɪˈtəʊsɪs/
US
/ˌsfɪroʊsaɪˈtoʊsɪs/
Any of a group of hemolytic anemias in which the red blood cells become spherical (spherocytes) owing to a membrane defect, especially hereditary spherocytosis.
Patients with spherocytosis often present with jaundice, anemia, and splenomegaly.