Definition of Blood corpuscle

1. Noun. Either of two types of cells (erythrocytes and leukocytes) and sometimes including platelets.

Exact synonyms: Blood Cell, Corpuscle
Group relationships: Blood
Generic synonyms: Somatic Cell, Vegetative Cell
Specialized synonyms: Leucocyte, Leukocyte, Wbc, White Blood Cell, White Blood Corpuscle, White Cell, White Corpuscle, Packed Cells, Erythrocyte, Rbc, Red Blood Cell
Derivative terms: Corpuscular

Medical Definition of Blood corpuscle

1. There are three main types of cell in the blood stream. The red cell, which carries oxygen, the white cell, which fights infections and the platelet, which helps prevent bleeding. The correct balance between each cell type must be maintained for the body to remain healthy. (13 Nov 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Blood Corpuscle

blood circulation
blood circulation time
blood clam
blood clot
blood clot
blood clotting
blood clotting factor
blood coagulation
blood coagulation
blood coagulation factors
blood coagulation factor inhibitors
blood coagulation tests
blood component removal
blood component transfusion
blood corpuscle (current term)
blood corpuscle (current term)
blood count
blood count
blood crisis
blood crystals
blood culture
blood cup
blood cyst
blood cyst
blood disease
blood disk
blood disorder
blood donor
blood dust
blood dyscrasia

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