blood cell

noun

: a cell normally present in blood

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These cells, known as hematopoietic stem cells, are the body’s building blocks for every type of blood cell, from oxygen-carrying red cells to immune-boosting white cells. Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025 Plaque is formed slowly over time as fats, blood cells, cholesterol, and other substances build up in your arteries, restricting blood flow. Jillian Kubala, Health, 1 Oct. 2025 Folate is needed for healthy blood cells. Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025 This includes blood cell, metabolic, cardiovascular, and inflammatory markers, Navani says. Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 4 Sep. 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 21 Oct. 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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