Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
blood-corpuscle
noun
/blʌd ˈkɔːpəsəl/
Definition
A microscopic cell found in the blood responsible for various functions such as transporting oxygen and immune response.
Examples
- Red blood corpuscles carry oxygen throughout the body.
- There are different types of blood corpuscles, including red cells, white cells, and platelets.
Meaning
Blood corpuscles are the cells present in blood that play vital roles in oxygen transport and immune defense.
Synonyms
- Blood cell
- Hematocyte
- Body cell
