transitive verb. 1  To keep up or carry on; continue: maintain good relations. 2  To keep in an existing state; preserve or retain: maintain one's composure. 3  To keep in a condition of good repair or efficiency: maintain two cars.
Anemia is usually classified based on the size of RBCs, as measured by the mean corpuscular volume (MCV). Anemia can be microcytic (MCV typically less than 80 Î¼m3 [80 fL]), normocytic (80 to 100 Î¼m3 [80 to 100 fL]), or macrocytic (greater than 100 Î¼m3 [100 fL]).
Diagnostic Statement Main Term ICD-10-CM Codes 1. Cataract due to type 1 diabetes Cataract E10.36 2. Congestive heart Failure Â±ailure I50.9 3. Chronic lymphangitis Lymphangitis I89.1 4. Angina Pectoris Angina I20.9 5. Acute respiratory distress Distress J80 6. Pernicious anemia Anemia D51.0 7. Primary malignancy oF the rooF oF the mouth RooF oF mouth C05.0