noun
also poly·cy·thae·mia ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌsīˈthēmēə
( -s )
Etymology: New Latin, from poly- + -cyte + -emia
1. : any condition marked by an abnormal increase in the number of circulating red blood cells
2. or polycythemia ve·ra -ˈvirə, -ˈverə : a disease characterized by increased concentration of hemoglobin and great absolute and relative increase in red cells accompanied by plethora, nosebleeds, and enlargement of the spleen
• poly·cy·the·mic also poly·cy·thae·mic | ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷|thēmik adjective