RBC
|R-B-C|
B2
/ˌɑːrˌbiːˈsiː/
oxygen-carrying cell
Etymology
Etymology Information
'RBC' originates from the English term 'red blood cell', where 'red' refers to the color, 'blood' refers to the fluid in the body, and 'cell' refers to the smallest structural unit of an organism.
Historical Evolution
The term 'red blood cell' has been used in medical terminology for centuries, evolving from early descriptions of blood components.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the cells in blood responsible for oxygen transport, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an abbreviation for 'red blood cell', a type of blood cell that is responsible for carrying oxygen throughout the body.
The doctor ordered a test to check the RBC count.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/02 09:25