How to Pronounce "hematocrit"

word

hɪˈmæt.ək.ɹɪt

hi-MAT-uh-krit

hɪˈmæt.ək.ɹɪt

hi-MAT-uh-krit

Definition

A hematocrit is a medical test that measures the percentage of red blood cells in a person's blood. It shows how much of your blood is made up of red blood cells, which carry oxygen.

IPA Transcription

American English

hɪˈmæt.ək.ɹɪt

British English

hɪˈmæt.ək.ɹɪt

Simplified Pronunciation

hi-MAT-uh-krit

Listen in Context

The doctor checked my hematocrit to see if I was anemic.

My hematocrit was a little higher than normal.

A low hematocrit can mean you have lost blood.

If your hematocrit drops suddenly, doctors will probably run more tests.