spherocyte
/ˈsfɪrəˌsaɪt/
noun
- A red blood cell that is rounder and smaller than normal, often associated with certain medical conditions.
- Under the microscope, the spherocyte appeared as a dark, round sphere without a pale center.
- The doctor explained that a spherocyte lacks the normal donut shape of a healthy red blood cell.
- A blood test revealed the presence of spherocytes, which helped diagnose the patient's condition.