Mean corpuscular volume (MCV) is the average volume of red cells. It can be directly measured by automated hematology analyzer,or it can be calculated from hematocrit (Hct) and the red blood cell count (RBC) as follows:
The definition of a courtier is a person who is an attendant in the court of a king, queen or royalty, or someone who flatters or kisses up to gain favor. A person in the royal court that tends to the needs of the king is an example of acourtier. courtier. courtier.
For other uses, see Courtesan (disambiguation). A courtesan was originally a courtier, which means a person who attends the court of a monarch or other powerful person. In feudal society, the court was the centre of government as well as the residence of the monarch, and social and political life were often completely mixed together.