achromatocyte
|a-chro-ma-to-cyte|
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/əˈkroʊmətəˌsaɪt/
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/əˈkrəʊmətəˌsaɪt/
colorless cell
Etymology
Etymology Information
'achromatocyte' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'achromatos,' where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'chroma' meant 'color,' combined with 'cyte' meaning 'cell.'
Historical Evolution
'achromatos' transformed into the modern English word 'achromatocyte' through scientific terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a cell without color,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a type of cell that lacks color, often referring to a red blood cell that has lost its hemoglobin.
The doctor noted the presence of achromatocytes in the blood sample.
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Last updated: 2025/04/21 19:51