Meaning of the word erythrocyte in English

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erythrocyte

US /erˈɪθ.roʊ.saɪt/
UK /erˈɪθ.roʊ.saɪt/
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Noun

1.

a red blood cell, which is a biconcave disc that contains hemoglobin and transports oxygen and carbon dioxide to and from the tissues.

Example:
The doctor ordered a blood test to check the patient's erythrocyte count.
Hemoglobin is the protein responsible for oxygen transport within the erythrocyte.
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