RBCs that have a central area of hemoglobin are called:

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Target cells (codocytes)look like targets,showing a peripheral ring of hemoglobin,an area of pallor or clearing,and then a central area of hemoglobin.This cell circulates as a bell-shaped cell but takes on the target shape when dried on a slide for morphologic examination.Target cells represent another membrane defect; they have excessive cell membrane in relation to the amount of hemoglobin.

RBCs That Have a Central Area of Hemoglobin Are Called