hematocrit

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Definitions of hematocrit word

noun hematocrit a centrifuge for separating the cells of the blood from the plasma. 1
noun hematocrit Also called hematocrit value. the ratio of the volume of red blood cells to a given volume of blood so centrifuged, expressed as a percentage. 1
noun hematocrit The ratio of the volume of red blood cells to the total volume of blood. 1
noun hematocrit a small centrifuge or its calibrated tube used to determine the relative volumes of blood cells and fluid in blood 0
noun hematocrit the proportion of red blood cells to a volume of blood measured by a hematocrit 0
noun hematocrit (medicine) The percentage (by volume) of packed red blood cells in a centrifuged sample of blood. 0

before 1890

One of the 20% newest English words

1890-95; hemato- + -crit < Greek kritḗs judge

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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