erythrocyte
[ ih-rith-ruh-sahyt ]
/ ɪˈrɪθ rəˌsaɪt /
noun Physiology.
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e·ryth·ro·cyt·ic [ih-rith-ruh-sit-ik] /ɪˌrɪθ rəˈsɪt ɪk/, adjectiveDictionary.com Unabridged
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Examples from the Web for erythrocyte
Measure out twenty minimal hæmolytic doses of hæmolysin, add to the erythrocyte solution on the test-tube.
The Elements of Bacteriological Technique|John William Henry EyreAllow the erythrocyte and hæmolysin to remain in contact for fifteen minutes at room temperature.
The Elements of Bacteriological Technique|John William Henry Eyre
British Dictionary definitions for erythrocyte
erythrocyte
/ (ɪˈrɪθrəʊˌsaɪt) /
noun
a blood cell of vertebrates that transports oxygen and carbon dioxide, combined with the red pigment haemoglobin, to and from the tissuesAlso called: red blood cell
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erythrocytic (ɪˌrɪθrəʊˈsɪtɪk), adjectiveCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Medicine definitions for erythrocyte
erythrocyte
[ ĭ-rĭth′rə-sīt′ ]
n.
red blood cell
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e•ryth′ro•cyt′ic (-sĭt′ĭk) adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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Science definitions for erythrocyte
erythrocyte
[ ĭ-rĭth′rə-sīt′ ]
See red blood cell.
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