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.
countable noun. 1  In former times, a courtesan was a woman who had sexual relationships with rich and powerful men for money. ( 2 esp formerly) a prostitute, or the mistress of a man of rank. 3  a prostitute; esp., a mistress of a king, or a man of wealth or nobility.