| erythrocyte indices | Quantification of size and cell haemoglobin content or concentration of the erythrocyte, usually derived from erythrocyte count, blood haemoglobin concentration, and haematocrit. Includes the mean cell volume (mcv), mean cell haemoglobin (mch), and mean cell haemoglobin concentration (mchc). Use also for cell diameter and thickness. (12 Dec 1998) |
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| erythrocyte maturation factor | <biochemistry> Member of the water soluble B vitamin group, important in the proper function of the nervous system and important in proper carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism. (27 Sep 1997) |
| erythrocyte membrane | The semipermeable outer portion of the red corpuscle. It is known as a 'ghost' after haemolysis. (12 Dec 1998) |
| erythrocyte membrane protein band 4.1 | See Elliptocytosis. (12 Dec 1998) |
| erythrocyte sedimentation rate | <investigation> A test that measures the rate at which red blood cells settle through a column of liquid. A non-specific index of inflammation. Acronym: ESR (11 Nov 1997) |
| erythrocyte transfusion | The transfer of erythrocytes from a donor to a recipient or reinfusion to the donor. (12 Dec 1998) |
| erythrocyte volume | Volume of circulating erythrocytes. It is usually measured by radioisotope dilution technique. (12 Dec 1998) |
| erythrocytes | Cells that carry oxygen to all parts of the body. Also called red blood cells (RBCs). (12 Dec 1998) |
| erythrocythemia | Synonym: polycythemia. Origin: erythro-+ G. Kytos, cell, + haima, blood (05 Mar 2000) |
| erythrocytic | Pertaining to an erythrocyte. (05 Mar 2000) |
| erythrocytic series | The cells in the various stages of development in the red bone marrow leading to the formation of the erythrocyte, e.g., erythroblasts, normoblasts, erythrocytes. (05 Mar 2000) |
| erythrocytoblast | Synonym: erythroblast. Origin: erythro-+ G. Kytos, cell, + blastos, germ (05 Mar 2000) |
| erythrocytolysin | <protein> Bacterial exotoxins that can lyse erythrocytes. (18 Nov 1997) |
| erythrocytolysis | Synonym: haemolysis. Origin: erythrocyte + G. Lysis, loosening (05 Mar 2000) |
| erythrocytometer | An instrument for counting the red blood cells; Hayden used this term to denote an instrument to measure the diameter of red blood cells. Origin: erythrocyte + G. Metron, measure (05 Mar 2000) |