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Definition of Erythro-
1. Prefix. used to form scientific terms meaning (term red), or showing a relationship to red blood cells ¹
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Medical Definition of Erythro-
1. 1. Combining form denoting red or red blood cell; corresponds to L. Rub-. 2. Indicates the structure of erythrose in a larger sugar; used as such, it is italicised (e.g., 2-deoxy-d-erythro-pentose). Origin: G. Erythros, red (05 Mar 2000)