blood cell

noun

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

blood cell

noun

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

blood cell

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of blood cell¹

First recorded in 1840–50

Example Sentences

In all, Adele was given 28 units of red blood cells, 20 units of fresh frozen plasma, nine units of cryoprecipitate and eight units of platelets - the biggest transfusion at the hospital since 2000.

From BBC

Furthermore, data from the current and previous studies suggest that certain blood cells reflect features of the microglia.

From Science Daily

They documented consistent changes in the types of blood cells that are produced in response to the functional demands of each life stage:

From Science Daily

It increases the number of red blood cells in the body and haemoglobin - a protein that carries oxygen - found in those cells.

From BBC

Benralizamab is a monoclonal antibody which targets specific white blood cells, called eosinophils, to reduce lung inflammation.

From Science Daily

Related Words

• red blood cell
• white blood cell