pyropoikilocytosis

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What does pyropoikilocytosis mean?

A form of hemolytic anemia characterized by an abnormal sensitivity of red blood cells to heat and erythrocyte morphology similar to that seen in thermal burns.

Where does pyropoikilocytosis come from?

From pyro- + poikilocyte + -osis.

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