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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-kan-thuh-sahyt]
- /əˈkæn θəˌsaɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-kan-thuh-sahyt]
- /əˈkæn θəˌsaɪt/
Definitions of acanthocyte word
- noun acanthocyte an abnormal red blood cell having spiny projections, found in the blood of persons with abetalipoproteinemia and certain malabsorption disorders. 1
- noun acanthocyte (hematology) An erythrocyte that has a spiny appearance. 1
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Origin of acanthocyte
First appearance:
before 1980 One of the 1% newest English words
First recorded in 1980-85; acantho- + -cyte
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Parts of speech for Acanthocyte
noun
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acanthocyte popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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