-a fragmented RBC that can appear in a variety of irregular shapes
-present in peripheral smears of pts. w/ hemolytic anemias or severe burns
-aka. helmet cells
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References:
1) Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary: 19th Edition. 1997: pg. 1929
2) Robbins Pathologic Basis Of Disease: 6th Edition. 1999: Fig. 14-17, pg. 621