Medical Root
erythr/o
red
From Greek erythros, red
Meaning
What does erythr/o mean?
erythr/o is a root meaning red. It comes from Greek erythros, red.
Inside words it is spelled erythr.
Often stands for the red blood cell itself: erythropoiesis is making red cells, erythrocytosis is having too many.
In real words
Medical words with erythr/o
erythrocyte
a red blood cell, the cell that carries oxygen around the body · In the dictionary
erythropoiesis
the making of red blood cells, mainly in the bone marrow
a rise in the number of red blood cells in the circulation, often in response to low oxygen
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Parts easily confused with erythr/o
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Written for biofideX in plain words, after checking these references:
- ERYTHR- Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
- Appendix A: Word Parts and What They Mean
- 10.2 Word Components Related to Blood – Medical Terminology – 2e
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