erythrocyte

American  

[ih-rith-ruh-sahyt] / ɪˈrɪθ rəˌsaɪt /

noun

Physiology.

1. red blood cell.

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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

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erythrocyte Scientific  

/ ĭ-rĭth′rə-sīt′ /

1. See red blood cell

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Other Word Forms

• erythrocytic
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of erythrocyte

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

Example Sentences

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

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

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

The diameter of a capillary lumen ranges from 5–10 micrometers; the smallest are just barely wide enough for an erythrocyte to squeeze through.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

Excessive erythrocyte destruction would deposit excessive bilirubin in the blood.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

Measure out twenty minimal hæmolytic doses of hæmolysin, add to the erythrocyte solution on the test-tube.

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)

Related Words

• red blood cell
• white blood cell