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Packed Cell Volume.
Packed Cell Volume - as a noun
The ratio of the volume occupied by packed red blood cells to the volume of the whole blood as measured by a hematocrit
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
haematocrit18hematocrit17Example Sentences
"The packed cell volume is a measurement of the percentage of red blood cells in a sample of whole blood."
"A low packed cell volume may indicate anemia or fluid overload."
"The packed cell volume test is commonly used in veterinary medicine to assess dehydration in animals."
"A high packed cell volume can be a sign of polycythemia, a condition characterized by an excess of red blood cells."
"The packed cell volume can be determined through centrifugation of a blood sample."
