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blood cell

American  

noun

  1. any of the cellular elements of the blood, as white blood cells or red blood cells.

blood cell British  

noun

  1. any of the cells that circulate in the blood See erythrocyte leucocyte

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blood cell Scientific  

  1. A red blood cell or white blood cell that is contained in the blood.

Etymology

Origin of blood cell

First recorded in 1840–50

Example Sentences

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Myeloma cells can also cause a reduction in overall blood cell counts, which can lead to anemia, and a decrease in normal antibodies, which can lead to compromised immunity and an increased risk of infections.

From Slate • Mar. 29, 2026

Their large-scale data analysis pointed to a distinct molecular state in a type of white blood cell known as CD14+ monocytes, which play a key role in immune defense.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

Last month, Oscar had T-cells - a type of white blood cell - removed and sent to a lab in Stevenage.

From BBC • Jan. 13, 2026

After the birth of her second child, her doctor noticed her white blood cell count was high.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 2, 2026

My heart pounding in my ears, like I can hear every single blood cell as it swirls around my body.

From "Sparrow" by Sarah Moon

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