Hereditary pyropoikilocytosis differs in red cell morphology from other erythrocyte membrane defects by what characteristic cell shape?
A) Spherocyte
B) Elliptocyte
C) Schistocyte
D) Target cell

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Hereditary pyropoikilocytosis is characterized by the presence of schistocytes, which are fragmented red blood cells, due to the increased sensitivity of the red cell membrane to thermal damage.

Hereditary Pyropoikilocytosis Differs in Red Cell Morphology from Other Erythrocyte