Which of the following terms means "red cell," (a red blood cell) that carries oxygen and carbon dioxide throughout the bloodstream?

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The term "erythrocyte" means "red cell." This is a common term for the red blood cells that carry oxygen and carbon dioxide throughout the body. The prefix "erythr/o" means "red" and the suffix "-cyte" means "cell." A leukocyte is a white blood cell, a granulocyte is a white blood cell that has a granular appearance, and a thrombocyte is a blood cell fragment that does not contain a nucleus. Thrombocytes can form a thrombus (blood clot).

Which of the Following Terms Means "Red Cell," (A Red