CORPUSCLE
(noun)Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Corpuscle.
Corpuscle - as a noun
(nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
atommoleculemoteparticlespeckHypernyms (Closely Related)
materialstuffHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Either of two types of cells (erythrocytes and leukocytes) and sometimes including platelets
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blood cellblood corpuscleHypernyms (Closely Related)
somatic cellvegetative cellHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"Red blood corpuscles transport oxygen to the body's tissues."
"White blood corpuscles help in fighting off infections."
"The scientist observed the movement of corpuscles under the microscope."
"The corpuscles in the retina detect light and aid in vision."
"Blood clotting is dependent on platelet corpuscles."
Word Game Points
Is CORPUSCLE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, corpuscle is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CORPUSCLE has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is CORPUSCLE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, corpuscle is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCORPUSCLE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.
Is CORPUSCLE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, corpuscle is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCORPUSCLE has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.
