Hematocrit Definition

hĭ-mătə-krĭt
noun
The proportion of red blood cells to a volume of blood, as measured by a hematocrit.
Webster's New World
A small centrifuge or its calibrated tube used to determine the relative volumes of blood cells and fluid in blood.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
  • packed cell volume
  • haematocrit

Other Word Forms of Hematocrit

Noun

Singular:
hematocrit
Plural:
hematocrits

Origin of Hematocrit

  • hemato– Greek kritēs judge (from krīnein to judge krei- in Indo-European roots)

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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