blood cell
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of blood cell
First recorded in 1840–50
Example Sentences
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Testosterone has been clinically associated in numerous studies with physical strength, elevated red blood cell counts, higher cardiovascular capacity and aggression—all of which can help enormously in any kind of physical contest.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
Leukemia is a cancer of the blood that begins in the bone marrow, which varies based on the type of blood cell affected and the stage of the disease.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
They also found that while high white blood cell counts are usually a warning sign, in serious infection a low count can signal the immune system is becoming overwhelmed.
From BBC ● Jun. 16, 2026
It is roughly equivalent to the amount of work needed to move a red blood cell upward by one nanometer in Earth's gravity.
From Science Daily ● May 21, 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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