hematocyte

/hɛmətəˈsaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A mature erythrocyte that has lost its nucleus and has a biconcave disk shape.

“The hematocytes in the patient’s blood showed signs of severe anemia.”

2. noun

A mature red blood cell that has lost its nucleus and has a biconcave disk shape.

“The hematocytes in the human body help transport oxygen to the cells.”

Synonyms

  • erythrocyte
  • red blood cell

Antonyms

  • white blood cell