1. Plural of hematocrit; the ratio of the volume of red blood cells to the total volume of blood, expressed as a percentage.
Usage: Medical/clinical term; Often used in blood test results and medical contexts

Examples

• The doctor ordered hematocrits as part of the routine blood work.
• Normal hematocrits for adult males typically range from 41 to 53 percent.
• Low hematocrits can indicate anemia or other blood disorders.
• The lab technician measured the patient's hematocrits to assess oxygen-carrying capacity.
• Hematocrits may be elevated in patients living at high altitudes.
• The hematologist compared the hematocrits from multiple blood samples over time.