erythrocytes
nounUK /ɪˈrɪθrəsaɪts/
US /ɪˈrɪθrəsaɪts/
Red blood cells that carry oxygen around your body.
The doctor said his erythrocytes were healthy and doing a good job.
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2. Cells that give blood its red color.
Erythrocytes make your blood look red.
3. Tiny disc-shaped cells made in the bone marrow.
New erythrocytes are made inside your bones.
4. Cells that help move oxygen from your lungs to your muscles.
When you run, your erythrocytes bring extra oxygen to your legs.