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erythrocyte

American  
[ih-rith-ruh-sahyt] / ɪˈrɪθ rəˌsaɪt /

noun

Physiology.
  1. red blood cell.


erythrocyte British  
/ ɪˌrɪθrəʊˈsɪtɪk, ɪˈrɪθrəʊˌsaɪt /

noun

  1. Also called: red blood cell.  a blood cell of vertebrates that transports oxygen and carbon dioxide, combined with the red pigment haemoglobin, to and from the tissues

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

erythrocyte Scientific  
/ ĭ-rĭthrə-sīt′ /

Other Word Forms

Etymology

Origin of erythrocyte

First recorded in 1890–95; erythro- + -cyte

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Women typically store more fat beneath the skin and tend to show higher levels of inflammation-related markers such as C-reactive protein and erythrocyte sedimentation rate.

From Science Daily Apr. 13, 2026

Inflammatory indicators included C-reactive protein, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, white blood cell count, and platelet count.

From Science Daily Apr. 13, 2026

The kidney hormone EPO stimulates erythrocyte development and promotes adequate O2 transport.

From Textbooks Jun. 19, 2013

Reticulocytes should comprise approximately 1–2 percent of the erythrocyte count and provide a rough estimate of the rate of RBC production, with abnormally low or high rates indicating deviations in the production of these cells.

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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