The presence of broken down red blood cells in the peripheral circulation. ... Origin: G. Rhaio, to destroy, + kytos, a hollow (a cell), + haima, blood ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: res′tō-sī-thē′mē-ă Definitions: 1. An obsolete term for the presence of broken-down red blood cells in the peripheral circulation.