- formed elements of the blood
- the blood cells; see under cell.
Medical dictionary. 2011.
Medical dictionary. 2011.
Blood — The familiar red fluid in the body that contains white and red blood cells, platelets, proteins, and other elements. The blood is transported throughout the body by the circulatory system. Blood functions in two directions: arterial and venous.… … Medical dictionary
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