polycythemia
|pol-y-cy-the-mi-a|
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/ˌpɒliˌsaɪˈθiːmiə/
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/ˌpɒlɪsaɪˈθiːmiə/
excess red blood cells
Etymology
Etymology Information
'polycythemia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'polus' meaning 'many' and 'haima' meaning 'blood'.
Historical Evolution
'polycythemia' was derived from the Greek word 'polycythaemia' and eventually became the modern English word 'polycythemia'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'many blood cells', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a condition characterized by an increased number of red blood cells in the bloodstream.
The patient was diagnosed with polycythemia after a series of blood tests.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/02/20 02:22