Schistocyte
Schistocyte
Schistocyte (pronounced: /ˈʃɪstəsaɪt/) is a term used in hematology to describe a fragmented part of a red blood cell. The term is derived from the Greek words "schistos" meaning split, and "kytos" meaning cell.
Etymology
The term "Schistocyte" is derived from the Greek words "schistos" (σχίστος), meaning "split" or "divided", and "kytos" (κύτος), meaning "cell". This term accurately describes the appearance of these cells, as they are fragments or splits of a larger red blood cell.
Definition
A Schistocyte is a fragmented part of a red blood cell that is often seen in various types of hemolytic anemia. These fragments are created when the outer membrane of the red blood cell is mechanically damaged. This can occur due to a variety of reasons, including physical trauma, exposure to certain toxins, or as a result of certain diseases such as thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) and hemolytic-uremic syndrome (HUS).
Related Terms
- Hematology: The branch of medicine concerned with the study of the cause, prognosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases related to blood.
- Hemolytic Anemia: A condition in which red blood cells are destroyed and removed from the bloodstream before their normal lifespan is over.
- Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP): A rare blood disorder that causes blood clots to form in small blood vessels throughout the body.
- Hemolytic-Uremic Syndrome (HUS): A condition that results from the abnormal premature destruction of red blood cells.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Schistocyte
- Wikipedia's article - Schistocyte
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