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ErythrocyteRBC

Also called Red blood cell

HematologyPathologyImportant

Anucleate red blood cell containing hemoglobin that transports oxygen from the lungs to tissues and returns carbon dioxide for exhalation.

Korean

적혈구

헤모글로빈을 포함하는 이중 오목 원반 모양 세포; 폐에서 조직으로 산소를 운반.

French

Érythrocyte(Globule rouge)

Globule rouge anucléé contenant de l'hémoglobine qui transporte l'oxygène des poumons vers les tissus et ramène le dioxyde de carbone pour l'expiration.

Word parts

  • erythro-Prefix(Greek) Red
  • cyt/oRoot(Greek) Cell

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