Microcytosis Basic Information Definition Microcytosis refers to the presence in the blood of significant numbers of erythrocytes that are smaller than normal (microcytes), often resulting in a decrease in the mean corpuscular volume (MCV). Microcytes may be mixed with cells of normal size on the blood smear, resulting in increased variation in erythrocyte size (anisocytosis). Anemia associated with microcytosis may be referred to as microcytic anemia.< div class='tao-gold-member'> Only gold members can continue reading. Log In or Register to continue Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Related Related posts: Motor Neuron Disease, Equine Hematuria Polyarthritis and Polysynovitis False Dandelion/Flat Weed Toxicosis Stay updated, free articles. Join our Telegram channel Join Tags: Clinical Veterinary Advisor The Horse Jul 24, 2016 | Posted by admin in SMALL ANIMAL | Comments Off on Microcytosis Full access? Get Clinical Tree
Microcytosis Basic Information Definition Microcytosis refers to the presence in the blood of significant numbers of erythrocytes that are smaller than normal (microcytes), often resulting in a decrease in the mean corpuscular volume (MCV). Microcytes may be mixed with cells of normal size on the blood smear, resulting in increased variation in erythrocyte size (anisocytosis). Anemia associated with microcytosis may be referred to as microcytic anemia.< div class='tao-gold-member'> Only gold members can continue reading. Log In or Register to continue Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Related Related posts: Motor Neuron Disease, Equine Hematuria Polyarthritis and Polysynovitis False Dandelion/Flat Weed Toxicosis Stay updated, free articles. Join our Telegram channel Join
