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What is Hematocrit is defined as: and explain in detail?
Hematocrit is the percentage of total blood volume that is being occupied by cells. It affects the viscosity of blood. Cell volume ----------------------------- * 100 Total blood volume Ref: Ganongs Review of Medical Physiology, 21st Edition, Page 3