The Medical Term for an Abnormal Increase in the Number

question 39

Short Answer

The medical term for an abnormal increase in the number of erythrocytes in the blood is ________ or polycythemia.

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Definitions:

Cooperation

The process of groups or individuals working together for a common goal or benefit.

Peri-Urban Communities

Communities located on the outskirts of urban areas, often experiencing a mix of urban and rural characteristics and undergoing rapid changes due to urbanization.

Empirical Studies

Research based on observed and measured phenomena, conducted to test hypotheses.

Traditional Health Practitioners

Individuals who use herbs, physical manipulation, spiritual healing, and cultural practices to treat various ailments, often within an indigenous or folk medicine context.