H. H. Rashidi, MD
J. C. Nguyen, MD
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Red blood cell

Also called RBC or erythrocyte, are the most common type of blood cell in the body. It's role is to deliver oxygen via the hemoglobin molecule to various tissues and organs.
Atlas Link: Normal mature RBC
Red blood cell – Figure 1
Red blood cell – Figure 1
Figure 1 · click to enlarge

Referenced by

AgglutinationAlloantibodyAlloimmunizationAlpha thalassemiaAnti-D immunoglobulinAntigenErythrocyteHemoglobin S diseaseMegakaryocytesPolychromatophilicRBC
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