Erythrocyte
noun
A type of blood cell that carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body.
Erythrocytes play a crucial role in maintaining the body's oxygen levels.

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red blood cells, hemoglobin, blood plasma
noun
A type of blood cell that carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body.
Erythrocytes play a crucial role in maintaining the body's oxygen levels.

Usage tips
Neutral
red blood cells, hemoglobin, blood plasma
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Clinical Usage
Erythrocytes are often discussed in the context of blood tests and medical diagnoses.
In a blood test, doctors analyze the number of erythrocytes to assess a patient’s health.
Anemia Context
In discussions about anemia, erythrocyte count is crucial.
Patients with anemia have a low count of erythrocytes, leading to fatigue.
Oxygen Transport
Understanding erythrocytes helps in discussions about respiratory health.
Healthy erythrocytes efficiently transport oxygen to tissues.
Clinical Usage
Erythrocytes are often discussed in the context of blood tests and medical diagnoses.
In a blood test, doctors analyze the number of erythrocytes to assess a patient’s health.
Anemia Context
In discussions about anemia, erythrocyte count is crucial.
Patients with anemia have a low count of erythrocytes, leading to fatigue.
Oxygen Transport
Understanding erythrocytes helps in discussions about respiratory health.
Healthy erythrocytes efficiently transport oxygen to tissues.
Clinical Usage
Erythrocytes are often discussed in the context of blood tests and medical diagnoses.
In a blood test, doctors analyze the number of erythrocytes to assess a patient’s health.
Anemia Context
In discussions about anemia, erythrocyte count is crucial.
Patients with anemia have a low count of erythrocytes, leading to fatigue.
Oxygen Transport
Understanding erythrocytes helps in discussions about respiratory health.
Healthy erythrocytes efficiently transport oxygen to tissues.
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