Erythrons

/ˈɛrɪθrɑnz/ noun

Definition

Plural of erythron; multiple instances or systems of red blood cells, or in some contexts, collections of red blood cells.

Etymology

Simple plural form of erythron, adding the standard English -s suffix to the Greek-derived singular noun.

Kelly Says

In medical literature, scientists might compare the 'erythrons' of different organisms—humans, fish, and birds all have remarkably different red blood cell systems adapted to their specific oxygen needs and lifespans.

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