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blood cell

/blʌd sɛl/

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/blʌd sɛl/B1formalmedical
  • ruЛюбая из клеток, циркулирующих в крови, включая красные кровяные клетки (эритроциты), переносящие кислород, белые кровяные клетки (лейкоциты), борющиеся с инфекциями, и тромбоциты, участвующие в свертывании крови.

Any of the cells that circulate in the blood, including red blood cells (erythrocytes) which carry oxygen, white blood cells (leukocytes) which fight infection, and platelets (thrombocytes) which aid in clotting.

  1. Red blood cellB2formal

    A type of blood cell that contains hemoglobin and carries oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues.

    ruЭритроцит

    • Red blood cells are essential for transporting oxygen throughout the body.
    • A low count of red blood cells can cause anemia.
    • The bone marrow produces millions of red blood cells every day.
  2. White blood cellB2formal

    A type of blood cell that is part of the immune system and helps fight infections.

    ruЛейкоцит

    • White blood cells attack bacteria and viruses in the body.
    • An elevated white blood cell count often indicates an infection.
    • Different types of white blood cells have specific roles in immunity.