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red blood cell

 RBC. A cell that carries oxygen to all parts of the body. Also called RBC and erythrocyte.

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Blood cells; drawing shows six types of white blood cells (monocytes, lymphocytes, neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils, and macrophages), a red blood cell (erythrocyte), and platelets.

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