Author: Glossary
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Achromatic erythrocyte
An RBC from which the hemoglobin has been dissolved; a colorless cell.
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Erythroclasis
The splitting up of red blood cells.
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Erythrochromia
Hemorrhagic red pigmentation of the spinal fluid.
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Erythrochloropia
Partial color blindness with ability to see red and green, but not blue and yellow.
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Erythroblastoma
A tumor (myeloma) with cells resembling megaloblasts.
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Erythroblastemia
An excessive number of erythroblasts in the blood.
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Erythrism
Red hair and beard with a ruddy complexion.
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Erythema elevatum diutinum
A form of vasculitis that affects the skin on the extensor surfaces of the forearms or legs; it is often seen in HIV-infected individuals.
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Erythema venenatum
A form of erythema caused by contact with a toxic substance.
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Erythema toxicum neonatorum
A benign, self-limited rash marked by firm, yellow-white papules or pustules from 1 to 2 mm in size present in about 50% of full-term infants. The cause is unknown, and the lesions disappear without need for treatment.