blood cell

noun

: a cell normally present in blood

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Space travel has also been found to accelerate bone density loss and the destruction of blood cells, put pressure on the eyes that can cause vision problems, and lead to deterioration of muscle strength. Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 21 Jan. 2026 Because that inflammation can impact the skin, joints, heart, lung, kidneys, circulating blood cells and brain, people with lupus may experience a wide range of symptoms. Korin Miller, Flow Space, 21 Jan. 2026 Kennedy has also promoted unproven treatments, including leucovorin, a synthetic form of vitamin B9 or folate, which the body needs to make healthy blood cells. Berkeley Lovelace Jr, NBC news, 20 Jan. 2026 Low copper causes weakness by lowering energy production and impairing iron and healthy blood cells throughout the body. Kirstyn Hill, Health, 29 Dec. 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 2 Feb. 2026.

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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