(from the article `polycythemia`) ...in the body). Relative and transient, or secondary, polycythemia disappear when the condition to which they are secondary is eliminated. Absolute ...
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<haematology> An abnormal elevation in the number of red blood cells. Normal RBC counts should be in the range of 4.6-6.2 million per cubic millimetre for males and 4.2-5.4 million per cubic millimetre for females. ... Erythrocytosis may occur for physiologic reasons (to increase oxygen carrying capacity) in those with chronic obstructive pul...
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(ә-rith″ro-si-to´sis) secondary polycythemia. stress erythrocytosis an apparent polycythemia seen in active, anxiety-prone persons, resulting from diminished plasma volume. stress polycythemia.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: ĕ-rith′rō-sī-tō′sis Definitions: 1. Polycythemia, especially that which occurs in response to some known stimulus.
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an abnormal increase in the number of red blood cells in the blood due to chronic lack of oxygen.
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