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blood cell

noun

: a cell normally present in blood

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The researchers highlighted that the success of this blood cell gene therapy approach offers an exciting blueprint for treating many other genetic conditions. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 24 Nov. 2025 Blood-Thinning Supplements Turmeric has antiplatelet properties, which keep platelet blood cells from sticking together and clotting the blood. Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 10 Nov. 2025 Some patients may also notice changes in blood test results, like lower levels of blood cells or certain minerals, which doctors can monitor during treatment. Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 4 Nov. 2025 Lupus is an autoimmune disease in which the body's immune system attacks healthy tissues, rather than targeting the bad bacteria and viruses, causing inflammation that can affect the joints, skin, kidneys, blood cells, brain, heart, and lungs. Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for blood cell

Word History

First Known Use

1834, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of blood cell was in 1834

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“Blood cell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blood%20cell. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

blood cell

noun
: a cell normally present in blood

Medical Definition

blood cell

noun
: a cell or platelet normally present in blood see red blood cell, white blood cell

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