1. abnormally small red blood cells, typically indicating certain types of anemia or other blood disorders
Usage: medical

Examples

• The blood test revealed the presence of microcytes in the patient’s sample.
• Iron deficiency anemia often causes the formation of microcytes.
• The hematologist examined the microcytes under a microscope.
• Microcytes appear smaller than normal red blood cells when viewed in a blood smear.
• The lab report indicated that microcytes comprised 15% of the red blood cell count.
• Treatment for the underlying condition helped reduce the number of microcytes in her blood.