Blood Disorders Glossary

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

• The erythrocyte is a type of cell found in the blood that is responsible for carrying oxygen to the body's tissues.
• Red blood cells, also known as erythrocytes, help deliver oxygen throughout the body.
• Erythrocytes are like little oxygen delivery trucks in your blood.
• Just like how erythrocytes transport oxygen, we must also carry positivity and kindness in our interactions with others.

noun a medical condition in which a blood clot forms in a blood vessel

• Thrombosis is the formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel, obstructing the flow of blood.
• My doctor said I need to be careful of thrombosis after my surgery.
• I heard that sitting for too long can cause thrombosis, so make sure to get up and move around.
• In a figurative sense, unresolved conflicts can lead to emotional thrombosis, blocking healthy communication.

noun a medical condition characterized by an excess of a specified substance in the blood

• The patient was diagnosed with anaemia after a blood test revealed low red blood cell count.
• I heard that anaemia can make you feel really tired all the time.
• My friend said she's feeling anaemic and needs to eat more iron-rich foods.
• The lack of creativity in the team was like a form of anaemia, draining all energy and enthusiasm.