Erythrocyte
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˈɹɪθɹəˌsaɪt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Erythrocyte is a noun meaning (hematology, cytology) A hemoglobin-containing cell, especially as found in humans but more generally present in the blood of most vertebrates, that is involved with the transport of oxygen; such cells are usually anucleate in humans and many other animals.
Meaning
(hematology, cytology) A hemoglobin-containing cell, especially as found in humans but more generally present in the blood of most vertebrates, that is involved with the transport of oxygen; such cells are usually anucleate in humans and many other animals.
Example Sentences
The want of success of these names may be attributed to their awkwardness in sound or sense; "erythrocyte" seems the best of them, but is unfortunately four-syllabled.
Granular, basic, or punctate degeneration of the erythrocyte is a condition in which this cell presents fine or coarse granules that have an affinity for basic stains.
Word Forms
- erythrocytes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include polychromatophilic, red, cell, hemocyte, discocyte, haematid.
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