noun
- Plural of polycythemia; conditions characterized by an abnormally high number of red blood cells in the blood.
Usage: Medical/clinical term; Plural form
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with one of several polycythemias affecting red blood cell production.
- Polycythemias can result from chronic hypoxia or bone marrow disorders.
- Treatment options for polycythemias depend on the underlying cause.
- Secondary polycythemias may develop in response to high altitude or lung disease.
- The hematologist specialized in diagnosing and managing various polycythemias.