Erythrocyte (noun)

A red blood cell that carries oxygen to the tissues.

Origin:

Derived from the greek "erythros" meaning "red" and "kytos" meaning "cell".

Examples:

1. The erythrocytes are produced in the bone marrow.
2. The increased number of erythrocytes can lead to a condition known as polycythemia.
3. The erythrocytes are essential for the transport of oxygen in the body.
4. The life span of erythrocytes is around 120 days.
5. The erythrocyte count is a critical component of a complete blood count.