Anisocytosis: Causes | 合法醫療器材資訊網

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Anisocytosis is a condition when the red blood cells are unequal in size. “Aniso” means unequal, and “cytosis” refers to the movement, features, or number of cells.

Anisocytosis itself is a nonspecific term, as there are several different ways in which cells can be unequal.

The condition is prominent in cases[1] of iron deficiency anemia[2]. Iron is mostly stored in red blood cells, which help carry and store oxygen in the blood. A lack of iron in the blood leads to a reduction of red blood cells.

In this article, we examine the different forms of anisocytosis, along with their symptoms and causes. We also take a look at how to treat and prevent the condition from occurring.