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
US
hi-MAT-uh-krit
UK
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.