die Erythrozyten
Translation
erythrocytes, red blood cells
Examples
Erythrozyten transportieren Sauerstoff im Blut.
Erythrocytes transport oxygen in the blood.
Die Anzahl der Erythrozyten war zu niedrig.
The number of red blood cells was too low.
Grammar Patterns
((Subject)) ... Erythrocytes are vital for the body.
((Accusative Object)) ... The doctor counts the erythrocytes.
Similar Words
Synonyms: rote Blutkörperchen (the common German term for red blood cells)
Etymology
From Greek 'erythros' (red) + 'kytos' (cell). Literally means 'red cell'. This is an international scientific term.
Memory Tips
Connect 'Erythro-' to 'red' (like the mineral erythrite). The '-zyt' or '-cyte' suffix for 'cell' is common in biology across many languages.