Dracula
Dracula (medical)
Dracula (/drəˈkjuːlə/; from Latin Draco, meaning "dragon") is a term used in the medical field, specifically in Hematology, to refer to a rare blood disorder characterized by an abnormal increase in the number of red blood cells in the blood. The term is derived from the fictional character Count Dracula, who is often associated with the consumption of blood.
Etymology
The term Dracula is derived from the Latin Draco, meaning "dragon". It was first used in a medical context in the late 20th century, as a metaphorical reference to the blood-consuming habits of the fictional character Count Dracula, created by Irish author Bram Stoker in his 1897 novel Dracula.
Related Terms
- Polycythemia: A condition that results in an increased level of circulating red blood cells in the bloodstream. Polycythemia is often associated with the medical term Dracula due to the similar symptom of increased red blood cells.
- Hematocrit: The proportion of the blood that consists of packed red blood cells. It is a test often used to diagnose conditions such as Dracula.
- Erythropoiesis: The process which produces red blood cells (erythrocytes). It is often studied in relation to Dracula due to the disorder's effect on red blood cell production.
- Hemoglobin: A protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. In Dracula, the levels of hemoglobin can be abnormally high due to the increased number of red blood cells.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Dracula
- Wikipedia's article - Dracula
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