erythrocyte

Definitions

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.

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Examples

“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.”

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