ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -The term erythrocyte is derived from the Greek word erythros and the Latin ending cyte with a combined meaning of “red cell.” The hallmark of a eukaryotic (ie. humans, other mammals, plants, fungi, etc.)

Detailed explanation-2: -(eh-RITH-roh-site) A type of blood cell that is made in the bone marrow and found in the blood. Erythrocytes contain a protein called hemoglobin, which carries oxygen from the lungs to all parts of the body. Checking the number of erythrocytes in the blood is usually part of a complete blood cell (CBC) test.

Detailed explanation-3: -Etymology. From erythro-(“red”) +-cyte (“cell”), referring to the red color of hemoglobin when oxygen is bound to it.

Detailed explanation-4: -Interestingly, human RBCs contain 40-50% of genes encoding cell cycle processes (including 3-5% of genes for transcription/translation) as compared to only 10-20% of genes responsible for self-destruction processes.