erythrocyte

[ ih-rith-ruh-sahyt ]

noun

, Physiology.

1. red blood cell.

erythrocyte

/ ɪˈrɪθrəʊˌsaɪt; ɪˌrɪθrəʊˈsɪtɪk /

noun

1. a blood cell of vertebrates that transports oxygen and carbon dioxide, combined with the red pigment haemoglobin, to and from the tissues Also calledred blood cell

erythrocyte

/ ĭ-rĭth′rə-sīt′ /

1. See red blood cell

Derived Forms

• erythrocytic, adjective

Other Words From

• e·ryth·ro·cyt·ic [ih-rith-r, uh, -, sit, -ik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of erythrocyte¹

First recorded in 1890–95; erythro- + -cyte

Example Sentences

Measure out twenty minimal hæmolytic doses of hæmolysin, add to the erythrocyte solution on the test-tube.

From Project Gutenberg

Allow the erythrocyte and hæmolysin to remain in contact for fifteen minutes at room temperature.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• red blood cell
• white blood cell