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PolychromatophiliaDefinition: Polychromatophilia is an excessive number of polychromatophil cells (especially red blood cells) in the blood. Polychromatophil means multiple colors. In lab tests, these red blood cells stain with basic, acid, and neutral dyes.
Causes, incidence, and risk factors:
Expectations (prognosis):
Calling your health care provider:
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| Review Date: 2/4/2005
Reviewed By: Rita Nanda, M.D., Department of Hematology/Oncology, University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, IL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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