Erythrocyte

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Pronunciation: /ɪˈrɪθrəsaɪt/

Definitions of erythrocyte

noun a red blood cell that contains hemoglobin and is responsible for transporting oxygen throughout the body

Example Sentences

A1 Erythrocytes are red blood cells that carry oxygen.

A2 The doctor examined the patient's erythrocyte count to assess their overall health.

B1 Anemia can result from a deficiency in erythrocytes.

B2 Erythrocyte sedimentation rate is a blood test that measures inflammation in the body.

C1 The researcher conducted a study on the morphology of erythrocytes in different populations.

C2 The pathologist analyzed the erythrocyte morphology under a microscope to identify any abnormalities.

Examples of erythrocyte in a Sentence

formal The erythrocyte is a type of cell found in the blood that is responsible for carrying oxygen to the body's tissues.

informal Red blood cells, also known as erythrocytes, help deliver oxygen throughout the body.

slang Erythrocytes are like little oxygen delivery trucks in your blood.

figurative Just like how erythrocytes transport oxygen, we must also carry positivity and kindness in our interactions with others.

Grammatical Forms of erythrocyte

plural

erythrocytes

comparative

more erythrocytic

superlative

most erythrocytic

present tense

erythrocytes

future tense

will erythrocyte

perfect tense

has erythrocyted

continuous tense

is erythrocyting

singular

erythrocyte

positive degree

erythrocyte

infinitive

to erythrocyte

gerund

erythrocyting

participle

erythrocyted

Origin and Evolution of erythrocyte

First Known Use: 1900 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'erythrocyte' originates from the Greek words 'erythros' meaning red, and 'kutos' meaning cell.
Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe red blood cells, the term 'erythrocyte' has remained consistent in its meaning over time.