Blood/Circulatory System

Here are definitions of medical terms related to anemia. Erythrocyte: A mature red blood cell (RBC) Hematocrit: The volume of red blood cells in a given volume of blood. Hemoglobin: Iron-containing pigment of the red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the tissues. Hemolysis: The destruction of the membrane of red blood cells. Jaundice: A condition characterized […]