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basophilic erythrocyte |
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erythrocyte /eryth·ro·cyte/ (ĕ-rith´ro-sīt) red blood cell; corpuscle; one of the formed elements in peripheral blood. Normally, in humans, the mature form is a non-nucleated, yellowish, biconcave disk, containing hemoglobin and transporting oxygen. For immature forms, see erythrocytic series, under series. basophilic erythrocyte an abnormal erythrocyte that takes basic stains, as seen in basophilia. hypochromic erythrocyte one that contains less than normal concentration of hemoglobin and as a result appears paler than normal; it is usually also microcytic. normochromic erythrocyte one of normal color with a normal concentration of hemoglobin. polychromatic erythrocyte , polychromatophilic erythrocyte one that, on staining, shows shades of blue combined with tinges of pink. target erythrocyte see under cell. basophilic erythrocyte. See basophil. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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