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hematocrit
Definition:
(nou) the ratio of the volume occupied by packed red blood cells to the volume of the whole blood as measured by a hematocrit (nou) a measuring instrument to determine (usually by centrifugation) the relative amounts of corpuscles and plasma in the blood
Examples:
It decreases hematocrit and disturbances in coagulation.
It is calculated by dividing the hemoglobin by the hematocrit.
Decrease in hematocrit and disturbances in coagulation.
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Common mistakes of hematocrit pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some may pronounce "hematocrit" with an incorrect vowel sound in the first syllable, saying /ˈhɛm/ instead of the correct /ˈhiː/. Tip: Focus on the long "e" sound in the first syllable.
- Misplaced stress: A common mistake is to stress the second syllable, saying "hem-at-ˈo-crit" instead of the correct "ˈhem-at-o-crit". Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable, "hem".
- Omitting the "a": Some might skip the "a" in the second syllable, pronouncing it as "hem-ˈtocrit" instead of "hem-ˈat-o-crit". Tip: Make sure to articulate the "a" clearly to maintain proper pronunciation.
- Confusing "t" and "d": A few may pronounce the "t" in "hematocrit" as a "d", saying "hem-at-o-ˈdrit". Tip: Practice saying the "t" sound distinctly to avoid this confusion.
- Overlooking syllable separation: Some may blend syllables together, saying "hemato-crit" instead of "hem-at-o-crit". Tip: Break the word into its three distinct syllables to improve clarity.