Definitions

1. noun

A type of cell in the blood that contains hemoglobin and is responsible for transporting oxygen throughout the body; also known as a red blood cell.

“The doctor examined the patient’s blood under a microscope and identified a large number of chromocytes.”

2. noun

A mature red blood cell with a high concentration of hemoglobin, which is responsible for transporting oxygen from the lungs to the body’s tissues.

“The doctor studied the chromocytes in the patient’s blood sample to determine the cause of the anemia.”