BLOOD CELL Synonyms
There are 5 synonyms of the phrase
blood cell.
(exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the phrase blood cell. (close relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the phrase blood cell. (close relations)
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Definition of BLOOD CELL
Definition of BLOOD CELL
Best Alternative Words for BLOOD CELL
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erythrocyte | nounn | |||||||
noun • a mature blood cell that contains hemoglobin to carry oxygen to the bodily tissues; a biconcave disc that has no nucleus | ||||||||
leukocyte | nounn | |||||||
noun • blood cells that engulf and digest bacteria and fungi; an important part of the body's defense system | ||||||||
thrombocyte | nounn | |||||||
noun • tiny bits of protoplasm found in vertebrate blood; essential for blood clotting | ||||||||
corpuscle | nounn | |||||||
noun • (nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything • either of two types of cells (erythrocytes and leukocytes) and sometimes including platelets | ||||||||
blood corpuscle | nounn | |||||||
noun • either of two types of cells (erythrocytes and leukocytes) and sometimes including platelets |
Best Hypernyms For BLOOD CELL
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blood cell, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Phrases (2)
somatic cellvegetative cell