Erythrocytosis

Pronunciation: /ˈɝˈwaɪˈtieɪtʃˈɹoʊˈsaɪˈtuˈsɪs/

Erythrocytosis (noun)

  1. A condition where the blood has too many red blood cells, making the blood thicker than normal.
  2. An increase in red blood cells caused by another problem, such as low oxygen or certain long-term lung or heart issues.

Examples

  • Erythrocytosis means high red cells in the blood.
  • High red cells can cause erythrocytosis in some people.