blood cell
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of blood cell
First recorded in 1840–50
Example Sentences
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Among the human blood cell lineages examined, macrophages showed the strongest similarities to unicellular organisms.
From Science Daily • May 27, 2026
Over time, the glitches in individual cells add up; a single white blood cell from a 100-year-old, we learn, typically contains more than 3,000 mutations.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
He started chemotherapy soon after the February podcast was recorded and was getting white blood cell injections to help boost his immune system.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026
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
“You probably don’t know this, but it’s not just granny folklore. One published study shows that the soup inhibits the movement of neutrophils, the most common type of white blood cell that defends against infection.”
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
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