What disorder has an abnormal erythrocyte membrane that is abnormally permeable membrane, resulting in the loss of K+, water loss, and decreased deformability?

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The symptoms described in the question (abnormally permeable membrane, loss of K+, water loss, and decreased deformability) are indicative of Dehydrated Hereditary Stomatocytosis. Overhydrated Hereditary Stomatocytosis differs in that it results in abnormally swollen cells. Hereditary elliptocytosis causes oval-shaped cells, and Hereditary spherocytosis results in spherical cells.

What Disorder Has an Abnormal Erythrocyte Membrane That Is Abnormally