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polycythemia

pol-ee-sy-THEE-mee-uh

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Definition

Abnormal increase in red blood cells

PathologyCardiovascular

Breakdown

Prefix

poly-

many

Root

cyt/o

cell

Suffix

-emia

blood condition

Etymology

Greek: poly- (many) + cyt/o (cell) + -emia (blood)

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