erythrocyte
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
- erythrocytic adjective
Etymology
Origin of erythrocyte
Example Sentences
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The cell found in greatest abundance in blood is the erythrocyte.
From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022
Thus, anti-A or anti-B antibodies that might be circulating in the patient’s blood plasma will not encounter any erythrocyte surface antigens on the donated blood and therefore will not be provoked into a response.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
The erythrocyte lifecycle is summarized in Figure 18.8.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
Recall that bilirubin, a product of erythrocyte breakdown, is processed by the liver and secreted in bile.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
To each tube add 1 c.c. of erythrocyte solution.
From The Elements of Bacteriological Technique A Laboratory Guide for Medical, Dental, and Technical Students. Second Edition Rewritten and Enlarged. by Eyre, J. W. H. (John William Henry)
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