RBCs that are normal in shape are called

microcytes
anisocytes
discocytes
poikilocytes


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.

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