Definition of erythrocyte in English:
erythrocyte
nounɪˈrɪθrə(ʊ)sʌɪtɪˈrɪθrəˌsaɪt
A red blood cell, which (in humans) is typically a biconcave disc without a nucleus. Erythrocytes contain the pigment haemoglobin, which imparts the red colour to blood, and transport oxygen and carbon dioxide to and from the tissues.
Example sentencesExamples
- The deformation of the human erythrocyte or red blood cell has been the topic of detailed investigation for many decades.
- The final stage of erythrocyte production is when reticulocytes develop into erythrocytes.
- Increased production of erythrocytes leads to an increase in oxygen supply.
- There are three chapters devoted to the structure and function of erythrocytes and white blood cells.
- Sickle cell erythrocytes have decreased oxygen affinity and increased unsaturated hemoglobin in the arterial blood.
- Full blood cell count and erythrocyte sedimentation rate were within normal limits.
- The blood was pooled and then spun down to separate the erythrocytes from plasma.
Derivatives
adjectiveɪrɪθrə(ʊ)ˈsɪtɪk
A bone marrow aspirate and biopsy were performed and revealed 51% erythrocytic precursors.
Example sentencesExamples
- As the immature cells accumulate in the bone marrow, they replace the normal myelocytic cells, megakaryocytes, and erythrocytic cells.
- Rapidly expanding erythrocytic volume increases blood viscosity and, especially in endurance races, might predispose the athlete to blood clots or other complications.
Definition of erythrocyte in US English:
erythrocyte
nouniˈriTHrəˌsītɪˈrɪθrəˌsaɪt
A red blood cell that (in humans) is typically a biconcave disc without a nucleus. Erythrocytes contain the pigment hemoglobin, which imparts the red color to blood, and transport oxygen and carbon dioxide to and from the tissues.
Example sentencesExamples
- Sickle cell erythrocytes have decreased oxygen affinity and increased unsaturated hemoglobin in the arterial blood.
- Increased production of erythrocytes leads to an increase in oxygen supply.
- There are three chapters devoted to the structure and function of erythrocytes and white blood cells.
- The blood was pooled and then spun down to separate the erythrocytes from plasma.
- The deformation of the human erythrocyte or red blood cell has been the topic of detailed investigation for many decades.
- The final stage of erythrocyte production is when reticulocytes develop into erythrocytes.
- Full blood cell count and erythrocyte sedimentation rate were within normal limits.