Achromatocyte
Definition
A pathologically degraded erythrocyte that has completely lost its hemoglobin content, appearing under the microscope as a pale, discolored, or empty cellular structure; a residual red blood cell (erythrocyte ghost) resulting from a severe hemolytic process or mechanical membrane trauma.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Achromatocyte
- Erythrocyte ghost
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Neuter noun with regular plural and structural structural variations. |
| Formation | Learned compound combining the prefixoid 'acromato-' (colorless) with the cellular suffix '-cyte' (cell). |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [a.kro.ma.to.ˈt͡ʃit] |
| Source | Lexicon of Hematological Pathology and Laboratory Diagnostics |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Prezența unui număr mare de acromatocite în frotiul de sânge indică o hemoliză intravasculară acută.
EN: The presence of a high number of achromatocytes in the blood smear indicates acute intravascular hemolysis.
RO: Laborantul a identificat un acromatocit izolat, remarcând membrana celulară intactă, dar lipsită complet de pigment.
EN: The lab technician identified an isolated achromatocyte, noting the intact cell membrane but complete lack of pigment.
RO: Fiecare acromatocit analizat la microscopul electronic prezenta deformații structurale cauzate de toxinele bacteriene.
EN: Each achromatocyte analyzed under the electron microscope showed structural deformations caused by bacterial toxins.
Idioms & Phrases
Număr de acromatocite / Achromatocyte count
RO: Valoare de laborator ce reflectă proporția de celule roșii distruse și golite de hemoglobină dintr-un eșantion biologic.
EN: Laboratory value reflecting the proportion of destroyed and hemoglobin-depleted red blood cells in a biological sample.
Acromatocit de stres / Stress achromatocyte
RO: Eritrocit degradat rapid în condiții de șoc osmotic sau stres oxidativ major la nivelul sistemului circulator.
EN: Erythrocyte rapidly degraded under conditions of osmotic shock or major oxidative stress within the circulatory system.
Morfologie de acromatocit / Achromatocyte morphology
RO: Aspectul microscopic specific de inel palid sau umbră celulară pe care îl adoptă celulele roșii după pierderea pigmentului.
EN: The specific microscopic appearance of a pale ring or cell ghost adopted by red blood cells after losing pigment.
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