noun
- Plural of haematocrit; the ratio of the volume of red blood cells to the total volume of blood, expressed as a percentage.
Usage: Also spelled hematocrit (U.S. English); Medical/clinical term; Used in blood tests and medical diagnostics
Examples
- The doctor ordered haematocrits to check for anemia.
- Normal haematocrits for adult males range from 41 to 53 percent.
- Low haematocrits can indicate iron deficiency or chronic disease.
- The lab technician measured the haematocrits of all blood samples.
- Haematocrits are an important indicator of overall blood health.