Red blood cells

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Red blood cells
TermRed blood cells
Short definitionRed blood cells - (pronounced) (Red Blue Sel) type of blood cell made in the bone marrow and found in the blood. Red blood cells contain a protein called hemoglobin, which carries oxygen from the lungs to all parts of the body. 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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Red blood cells - (pronounced) (Red Blue Sel) type of blood cell made in the bone marrow and found in the blood. Red blood cells contain a protein called hemoglobin, which carries oxygen from the lungs to all parts of the body. Checking the number of red blood cells in the blood is usually part of a complete blood cell (CBC) test. It can be used to check for conditions such as anemia, dehydration, malnutrition, and leukemia. Also called erythrocytes and RBC

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