erythrocytes
erythrocytes — noun
- erythrocytessingular
- erythrocytesesplural
1. the most common type of cell in the blood, shaped like a disc with no nucleus, w
the most common type of cell in the blood, shaped like a disc with no nucleus, whose job is to pick up oxygen from the lungs and carry it all through the body
Dr. Chen explained that erythrocytes live for about 120 days before breaking down.
erythrocytes + lifespan: 'live for about 120 days'
Amara's erythrocyte count on the lab report was lower than the normal range.
Erythrocytes pick up oxygen in the lungs and release it throughout the body.
The bright red colour of erythrocytes comes from a protein called haemoglobin.
Under the microscope, erythrocytes look like tiny discs with no dark centre.
- red blood cells
the common everyday term; erythrocytes is the scientific equivalent
- RBCs
abbreviation used in lab reports and clinical notes
- leukocytes
white blood cells that fight infection, rather than carry oxygen
用法筆記
Erythrocytes is the scientific and medical term. In everyday language, people say 'red blood cells' instead. The singular form is erythrocyte.