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Word

RBC

Phoneticsrbc

Definition

n. Stands for Red Blood Cell. A tiny, round cell in your blood that carries oxygen to your body. Doctors count these to check if you are healthy.

n. Abbreviation for Red Blood Cell. A biconcave, disc-shaped cell in the blood that contains hemoglobin and functions to transport oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body.

Examples

“The doctor checked my RBC count to see if I was anemic.”

“A low RBC count can lead to fatigue and shortness of breath because your body isn't getting enough oxygen.”

“The laboratory report indicated a significant increase in RBC production, suggesting the patient's body was responding to a high-altitude environment by producing more oxygen-carrying cells.”

Examples

simple

“The doctor checked my RBC count to see if I was anemic.”

contextual

“A low RBC count can lead to fatigue and shortness of breath because your body isn't getting enough oxygen.”

complex

“The laboratory report indicated a significant increase in RBC production, suggesting the patient's body was responding to a high-altitude environment by producing more oxygen-carrying cells.”

Domain

Finance

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