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achroacyte

|a-chro-a-cyte|

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/əˈkroʊəˌsaɪt/

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/əˈkrəʊəˌsaɪt/

colorless cell

Etymology
Etymology Information

'achroacyte' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'achroos,' where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'chroos' meant 'color.'

Historical Evolution

'achroos' transformed into the modern English word 'achroacyte' through scientific terminology.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'without color,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a colorless cell, especially a white blood cell.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a colorless cell, especially a white blood cell.

The scientist observed the achroacyte under the microscope.

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Last updated: 2025/04/21 12:21