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schizocyte

Term: schizocyte

Literally meaning: ?split cell ?

Origin: Anc Greek

?????/schiso(=slash, divide)

+????-/cyto- (=-cyte combining form meaning ?cell? derived from anc Greek ??????/kytion/cytion=box, container)

Coined/History

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Definition

Schizocyte or helmet cell is is a fragmented part of a red blood cell, especially in hemolytic anemia.

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