burr cell

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blood smear showing many burr cells, namely RBCs with cytoplasmic projections which, in contrast to spur cells, are typically evenly spaced on the cell surface, more numerous (often 10 to 15 per cell), and frequently less sharp.

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burr cell (plural burr cells)

  1. (biology, medicine) A red blood cell with abnormal appearance characterized by many small, evenly spaced thorny projections.

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