schizocyte

 Term: schizocyte

Literally meaning: “split  cell ”

Origin: Anc Greek

σχίζω/schiso(=slash, divide)

+κυτο-/cyto- (=-cyte combining form meaning “cell” derived from anc Greek κυτίον/kytion/cytion=box, container)

Coined/History

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Definition

Schizocyte or helmet cell is  is a fragmented part of a red blood cell, especially in hemolytic anemia.