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erythrocyte

[ ih-rith-ruh-sahyt ]

noun

, Physiology.


erythrocyte

/ ɪˌrɪθrəʊˈsɪtɪk; ɪˈrɪθrəʊˌsaɪt /

noun

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

/ ĭ-rĭthrə-sīt′ /

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Derived Forms

  • erythrocytic, adjective
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Other Words From

  • e·ryth·ro·cyt·ic [ih-rith-r, uh, -, sit, -ik], adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of erythrocyte1

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

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

Allow the erythrocyte and hæmolysin to remain in contact for fifteen minutes at room temperature.

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