What is another word for acanthocyte?
Pronunciation: [ɐkˈanθəsˌa͡ɪt] (IPA) 
Acanthocyte is a medical term that is used to describe specific irregular shaped red blood cells that could indicate a potential underlying health condition. While this word is specific and commonly used in the medical field, there are some synonyms that can be used interchangeably. These include Burr cells, spur cells, and spurocytes. These terms all describe the same type of irregular shaped red blood cell that can be indicative of several different health problems such as liver disease or vitamin deficiency. Knowing these synonyms can be helpful when researching medical conditions or discussing them with healthcare providers.
