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DeCS
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Descriptor English:
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Hematocrit
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Descriptor Spanish:
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Hematócrito
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Descriptor Portuguese:
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Hematócrito
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Synonyms English:
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Erythrocyte Volume, Packed
Packed Red-Cell Volume
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Tree Number:
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E01.450.375.400
G09.188.250.520.374
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Definition English:
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The volume of packed RED BLOOD CELLS in a blood specimen. The volume is measured by centrifugation in a tube with graduated markings, or with automated blood cell counters. It is an indicator of erythrocyte status in disease. For example, ANEMIA shows a low value; POLYCYTHEMIA, a high value. |
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Indexing Annotation English:
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usually NIM
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Allowable Qualifiers English:
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Record Number:
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6550
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Unique Identifier:
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D006400
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Occurrence in VHL:
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Similar:
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DeCS SciELO LILACS LIS
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