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Noun: microcyte  'mI-kru,sIt
  1. An abnormally small red blood cell (less than 5 microns in diameter)
    "Microcytes can be indicative of iron deficiency anaemia"

Derived forms: microcytes

Type of: erythrocyte, RBC, red blood cell

Encyclopedia: Microcyte