rouleaux formation
Definition: the arrangement of red blood cells in fluid blood (or in diluted suspensions) with their biconcave surfaces in apposition, thereby forming groups that resemble stacks of coins.
Synonym(s): pseudoagglutination2
[Fr. pl. of rouleau, a roll]
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