erythrocyte


Definition: Meaning of, erythrocyte in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ɪˈrɪθrə(ʊ)sʌɪt /

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erythrocyte erythrocytes
  1. a mature blood cell that contains haemoglobin to carry oxygen to the bodily tissues; a biconcave disc that has no nucleus
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erythrocyte used in phrases

  • erythrocyte sedimentation rate (noun)
    1. the rate at which red blood cells settle out in a tube of blood under standardized conditions; a high rate usually indicates the presence of inflammation
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