New approaches to Polycythaemia (raised red cell count)
Definition of polycythaemia
One is recognized to have the disease of polycythaemia, also called erythrocytosis, if he or she has got many red blood cells.
Red cells are part of our body. Their functions: producing the majority of blood cells; carry the oxygen all through our body, so they are also called haemoglobin.
The red cells were produced to have a flexible shape, allowing them to go through freely even the smallest of the blood vessels.
The amount of red cells depends on sex and age. Usually babies Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Cancer, Erythrocytosis, Polycythaemia, Raised red cell count
