Erythrocytosis
Pronunciation: /ˈɝˈwaɪˈtieɪtʃˈɹoʊˈsaɪˈtuˈsɪs/
Erythrocytosis (noun)
- A condition where the blood has too many red blood cells, making the blood thicker than normal.
- 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.