burr cell

(biology, medicine) A red blood cell with abnormal appearance characterized by many small, evenly spaced thorny projections.

Japanese Meaning

異常な形状の赤血球。細かく均一に配置されたとげ状の突起を多数持つ赤血球。

The hematologist noted a burr cell on the peripheral smear and investigated the patient's metabolic status.

血液科医は末梢血塗抹標本で棘状赤血球を認め、患者の代謝状態を調べた。

Sense（1）

(biology, medicine) A red blood cell with abnormal appearance characterized by many small, evenly spaced thorny projections.

burr cells

（ plural ）