👉 Erythrocytoschisis is a condition characterized by the loss of blood cells, typically hemoglobin and red blood cells, in the blood. This occurs during fetal development, usually between 32-40 weeks of gestation. The cause of this phenomenon is not fully understood but it is believed to be caused by genetic mutations or abnormalities in the embryonic stem cell (ES) lineages responsible for hematopoiesis. Erythrocytoschisis can lead to a