Table 2.
Definition of the Deformation Index Id, which Is Determined by a Visual Inspection of RBC Membrane Deformations
| Id | Visible deformations | ΔErbc/kBT |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | No visible deformations | [0, 150) |
| 1 | Small and local deformations | [150, 800) |
| 2 | Partial wrapping of the parasite, local deformations | [800, 2000) |
| 3 | Wrapping of the parasite, RBC shape is globally deformed | ≥2000 |
See (18). Connecting visual membrane deformations to the computed deformation energy ΔErbc allows us to define deformation energy ranges, which describe well different deformation indices.