hematocrit
/ˈhiːmətoʊkrɪt/
noun
- A medical test that measures the percentage of red blood cells in a person's blood.
- The doctor ordered a hematocrit to check for anemia.
- A normal hematocrit for a healthy adult is around 40 to 50 percent.
- Her hematocrit level was low, so she needed to take iron supplements.
- The percentage of red blood cells in the blood, as measured by the test.
- A hematocrit below 30 can cause fatigue and shortness of breath.
- The lab report showed a hematocrit of 45, which is within the normal range.
- Athletes sometimes have a higher hematocrit due to training at high altitudes.