<haematology> Hereditary disorder of erythrocytes relatively common in areas where malaria is endemic. Not only are the erythrocytes more rigid, but there is a mutation in Band III protein, the anion transporter. ... (18 Nov 1997) ... 
(o-val″o-si-to´sis) elliptocytosis.
Hereditary disorder of erythrocytes relatively common in areas where malaria is endemic. Not only are the erythrocytes more rigid, but there is a mutation in band III, the anion transporter.
Type: Term Pronunciation: ō′val′ō-sī-tō′sis Synonyms: elliptocytosis