Definition of Packed cell volume

1. Noun. The ratio of the volume occupied by packed red blood cells to the volume of the whole blood as measured by a hematocrit.

Exact synonyms: Haematocrit, Hematocrit
Generic synonyms: Ratio

Medical Definition of Packed cell volume

1. Measurement of the proportion of the blood occupied by the red blood cells. Normal values are 40-54% in males, 35-47% in females. (13 Nov 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Packed Cell Volume

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packed cell volume (current term)
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