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Microcyte
A microcyte is an abnormally sized red blood cell. By definition, it is 5 micrometers or smaller in diameter with a mean corpuscular value less than 80fL. It is often associated with several forms of anemia. Microcytes are associated with the most common cause of anemia in children and adults. Many causes of microcytes can be seen at birth; however, some variations are acquired. The most common cause of microcytes is iron availability and/or iron metabolism.
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A microcyte is an abnormally sized red blood cell. By definition, it is 5 micrometers or smaller in diameter with a mean corpuscular value less than 80fL. It is often associated with several forms of anemia. Microcytes are associated with the most common cause of anemia in children and adults. Many causes of microcytes can be seen at birth; however, some variations are acquired. The most common cause of microcytes is iron availability and/or iron metabolism.
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