👉 In medical terminology, a polycythemia is characterized by an excessive production of red blood cells in the body. This condition can be due to various factors such as genetic defects or disorders, metabolic disorders, or illness. An example of a patient with polycythemia is someone who has a deficiency in hemoglobin, which is responsible for carrying oxygen throughout the body. As their hemoglobin levels increase, this leads to an overproduction of red blood cells, leading to the appearance of jaund
