A normal size red cell with a slit-like area of central pallor is called a:

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Stomatocytes are red blood cells with a slit-like area of central pallor that resembles a mouth. They are often associated with hereditary stomatocytosis, a rare inherited disorder characterized by an increased number of stomatocytes in the blood. Drepanocytes, sickle cells, ovalocytes, and target cells all have abnormal shapes and are associated with different types of anemia.

A Normal Size Red Cell with a Slit-Like Area of Central