red blood cell

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And Dr. Doctor’s red blood cell particle is actually slightly more effective than a human red blood cell at releasing oxygen.

From Slate • Sep. 1, 2025

Officials sent packs of "red blood cell components" through the skies and via road between Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust's Wansbeck Hospital and Alnwick Infirmary and back again.

From BBC • Sep. 17, 2024

There was bone cancer, chemo and red blood cell aplasia that left him needing regular transfusions.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2024

One potential complication is hemolytic uremic syndrome, or HUS, which can occur when red blood cell and platelet levels drop.

From Seattle Times • May 7, 2024

But what made a red blood cell acquire a sickle shape?

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee