NIH MeSH · D000050Anatomy
Acanthocytes
Also known asAcanthocyte
Definition
Erythrocytes with protoplasmic projections giving the cell a thorny appearance.
MeSH classification
- A11.118.290.330.100
- A11.443.240.330.100
- A15.145.229.334.330.100
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What does Acanthocytes mean in medicine?
Erythrocytes with protoplasmic projections giving the cell a thorny appearance. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Acanthocytes known by any other names?
Yes. Acanthocytes is also referred to as Acanthocyte in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Acanthocytes sit in the medical classification?
Acanthocytes falls under the broader medical category "Anatomy" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: A11.118.290.330.100, A11.443.240.330.100, A15.145.229.334.330.100). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D000050) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗