adjective
- relating to or characterized by polycythemia, a condition involving an abnormally high number of red blood cells
Usage: medical
Examples
- The polycythemic patient required regular blood draws to reduce red cell count.
- Polycythemic individuals often experience headaches and dizziness.
- The doctor ordered tests to confirm the polycythemic condition.
- Living at high altitude can cause polycythemic changes in some people.
- The polycythemic symptoms improved after treatment began.
- Blood work revealed polycythemic values requiring immediate attention.