RBC

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Definition

Noun: 1. Red Blood Cell: A mature blood cell that contains hemoglobin to carry oxygen from the lungs to the bodily tissues. It is a biconcave disc that lacks a nucleus, allowing for more efficient oxygen transport.

Usage
  • The primary function of an rbc is gas exchange.
  • A low rbc count can indicate anemia.
  • Doctors analyzed the shape and size of the rbc under the microscope.
Advanced Usage
  • RBC indices: A set of laboratory values (like MCV, MCH) that describe the size and hemoglobin content of red blood cells, used in diagnosing types of anemia.
  • RBC morphology: The study of the physical appearance of red blood cells, which can reveal various diseases or deficiencies.
Variants and Related Words
  • Erythrocyte (noun): The formal, scientific term for a red blood cell.
  • Red blood cell (noun): The full, non-abbreviated term.
  • Red cell (noun): A common shortened form.
Synonyms
  • Erythrocyte
  • Red blood corpuscle
  • Haematid (less common)
Related Phrases
  • RBC count: The number of red blood cells in a specific volume of blood, a standard part of a complete blood count (CBC).
  • Packed RBCs: A blood product consisting mainly of red blood cells, used in transfusions.
Noun
  1. a mature blood cell that contains hemoglobin to carry oxygen to the bodily tissues; a biconcave disc that has no nucleus

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