Condition
Polychromatophilia
David Cohen, M.D.Published 3 May 20051 min read
Key points
- Polychromatophilia is an excessive number of polychromatophil cells (especially red blood cells) in the blood.
- In lab tests, these red blood cells stain with basic, acid, and neutral dyes.
Definition
Polychromatophilia is an excessive number of polychromatophil cells (especially red blood cells) in the blood. Polychromatophil means multiple colors. In lab tests, these red blood cells stain with basic, acid, and neutral dyes.
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David Cohen, M.D.
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