erythrocyte

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The principal job of an erythrocyte is to carry and deliver oxygen to the tissues.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

Interstitial fibroblasts within the kidney secrete EPO, thereby increasing erythrocyte production and restoring oxygen levels.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

This patient can theoretically receive any type of blood, because the patient’s own blood—having both A and B antigens on the erythrocyte surface—does not produce anti-A or anti-B antibodies.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

As the erythrocyte clumps are degraded, in a process called hemolysis, their hemoglobin is released into the bloodstream.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

Allow the erythrocyte and hæmolysin to remain in contact for fifteen minutes at room temperature.

From The Elements of Bacteriological Technique A Laboratory Guide for Medical, Dental, and Technical Students. Second Edition Rewritten and Enlarged. by Eyre, J. W. H. (John William Henry)