ScienceAugust 13, 2026

erythrocyte

eh-RITH-ruh-site

Definition

A red blood cell, which is the primary type of cell in the blood responsible for transporting oxygen throughout the body.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek words 'erythros' (red) and 'kytos' (hollow vessel or cell). The term was coined in the late 19th century to identify the specific oxygen-carrying cells of the circulatory system.

In the news

The article uses this term to contrast the traditional roles of erythropoietin in blood production with the specialized, non-blood-related signaling functions of the peptide ARA-290.

ARA-290 and the Emerging Science of Selective Peptide Signaling

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