red cell

noun

1. a red blood cell.

Word History and Origins

Origin of red cell¹

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

During the latest shortage, the supply of Type O-negative red cells has fallen to a half-day’s worth, Young said.

From Washington Post

Their marrow produces the red cells in our blood, for instance.

From Science News For Students

Any nucleated red cell, but especially the megaloblast, may exhibit polychromatophilia.

From Project Gutenberg

In the first months of the embryo the red cell multiplies by division.

From Project Gutenberg

Now let's see—temperature 99.5 degrees, red cell count 4½ million.

From Project Gutenberg