HEMATOCRIT
\hˈɛmɐtˌɒkɹɪt], \hˈɛmɐtˌɒkɹɪt], \h_ˈɛ_m_ɐ_t_ˌɒ_k_ɹ_ɪ_t]\
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the ratio of the volume occupied by packed red blood cells to the volume of the whole blood as measured by a hematocrit
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a measuring instrument to determine (usually by centrifugation) the relative amounts of corpuscles and plasma in the blood
By Princeton University
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the ratio of the volume occupied by packed red blood cells to the volume of the whole blood as measured by a hematocrit
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a measuring instrument to determine (usually by centrifugation) the relative amounts of corpuscles and plasma in the blood
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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Measurement of the volume of packed red cells in a blood specimen by centrifugation. The procedure is performed using a tube with graduated markings or with automated blood cell counters. It is used as an indicator of erythrocyte status in disease. For example, anemia shows a low hematocrit, polycythemia, high values.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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