blood cell

noun

: a cell normally present in blood

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The researchers conducted a two-year study that tracked women before and after breast cancer treatment, analyzing blood cells for biological aging markers. Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 17 Oct. 2024 However, the team had a hunch that a gene called MAL, important for various blood cell functions, might be involved. Chris Baraniuk, WIRED, 16 Sep. 2024 And sure enough, in tests in pigs the therapy reduced atherosclerosis as effectively as previous drugs, without any damage to blood cells. Michael Irving, New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2024 The main treatment goals are alleviating pain, reducing blood cells containing HbSS, minimizing organ damage, and preventing complications.1213 Medications A few medications can help treat different aspects of sickle cell disease. Maggie Aime, Msn, Health, 20 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for blood cell 

Word History

First Known Use

1834, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of blood cell was in 1834

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“Blood cell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blood%20cell. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

blood cell

noun
: a cell normally present in blood

Medical Definition

blood cell

noun
: a cell or platelet normally present in blood see red blood cell, white blood cell

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