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Definition: The percentage of the red cell volume to the total blood volume. The blood cellular volume are largely those of erythrocytes. PTC: The gender-dependent normal range is on average 40–45%. Normal erythropoiesis will give a normal hematocrit value.
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Cheng, H.M., Jusof, F. (2018). Physiological Adaptations of the Cardiovascular System. In: Defining Physiology: Principles, Themes, Concepts. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-0499-6_5
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