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erythro-. erythro- or erythr- pref. 1. Red: erythrocyte. 2. Erythrocyte: erythropoiesis. [From Greek eruthros, red; see reudh- in Indo-European roots.] erythro- or erythr- combining form (Colours) red: erythrocyte. erythro- a combining form meaning âredâ (erythrocyte) or âred blood cellâ (erythropoiesis).
What Are Erythrocytes? There are important cells in your body that travel in the blood. They are involved in a gas exchange that is essential to human life. Red blood cells (RBCs) are their most common name, but they are also called erythrocytes. In medical terminology, erythro- means red, while -cyte means cell.