What does it mean when your red blood cells are enlarged?
It means that one is having macrocytosis. It is a term used to describe red blood cells that are larger than normal.
Last updated on 23 Feb 2023
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Red blood cells contain a protein called hemoglobin, which carries oxygen from the lungs to all parts of the body.
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A normal range of red blood cells that are similar in size are generally, a normal RDW is from 12% to 15%, but this number may vary from one lab to the other.
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