RBCs that are normal in shape are called
poikilocytes
discocytes
microcytes
anisocytes
codocytes
discocytes
Rationale: Red blood cells are usually described as nonnucleated biconcave discs, therefore, the term discocytes. Poikilocytes have abnormal shapes; anisocytes have abnormal sizes; microcytes are smaller than normal; codocytes have a target appearance.
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