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Answer for the clue "An abnormal red blood cell that has thorny projections of protoplasm ", 11 letters:
acanthocyte

Word definitions for acanthocyte in dictionaries

Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
In mycology , acanthocyte refers to stellate cells found on the hyphae of fungi of the genus Stropharia . Recent work, published in 2006, on those of Stropharia rugosoannulata has shown them to have nematode -killing properties.

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. an abnormal red blood cell that has thorny projections of protoplasm

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. (context hematology English) An erythrocyte that has a spiny appearance.