Dacrocyte
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A dacrocyte is a type of poikilocyte that is shaped like a teardrop
(a "teardrop cell"). A proliferation of dacrocytes is known as "dacrocytosis".
Dacrocytosis can be associated with myelofibrosis
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Teardrop
Teardrop may refer to:* Tears, a liquid produced in the eyes for cleaning and lubricating* Teardrop attacks, a remote denial-of-service attack * Teardrop trailer, a type of travel trailer* Teardrop hull, a submarine hull design...
(a "teardrop cell"). A proliferation of dacrocytes is known as "dacrocytosis".
Dacrocytosis can be associated with myelofibrosis
Myelofibrosis
Myelofibrosis, also known as myeloid metaplasia, chronic idiopathic myelofibrosis, osteomyelofibrosis and primary myelofibrosis is a disorder of the bone marrow...
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External links
- http://www.brown.edu/Courses/Digital_Path/systemic_path/heme/darocytes.html