erythrocytes

Definition

Red blood cells—those tiny, disc-shaped oxygen delivery vehicles that stream through your veins in the billions. They're basically the UPS trucks of your circulatory system, except they never unionize.

Example Usage

The complete blood count showed a low erythrocyte level, indicating anemia.

Source: Merriam-Webster Medical Dictionary

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