MICROANATOMY

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: -A blood cell, also called a hematopoietic cell, hemocyte, or hematocyte, is a cell produced through hematopoiesis and found mainly in the blood. Major types of blood cells include red blood cells (erythrocytes), white blood cells (leukocytes), and platelets (thrombocytes).

Detailed explanation-3: -Also called RBC and red blood cell. Enlarge. Blood cells. Blood contains many types of cells: white blood cells (monocytes, lymphocytes, neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils, and macrophages), red blood cells (erythrocytes), and platelets. Blood circulates through the body in the arteries and veins.

Detailed explanation-4: -From erythro-(“red”) +-cyte (“cell”), referring to the red color of hemoglobin when oxygen is bound to it.