Erythro Vocabulary Study Notes

Erythro Vocabulary Study Notes

• Erythroblast: Refers to an immature red blood cell, indicating a developmental stage before it matures into a fully functional erythrocyte.

• Erythr/o: A prefix meaning "red," commonly used in medical terminology to designate conditions or cells associated with the color red, particularly in relation to blood.

• Erythrocytosis: A condition characterized by an increased count of red blood cells in the bloodstream, which may indicate various underlying health issues or responses to physiological demands.

• Erythroderma: Describes a condition that leads to the redness of the skin, often associated with inflammation or dermatological diseases.

• Erythrocyte: The term for a mature red blood cell responsible for transporting oxygen throughout the body and carbon dioxide back to the lungs for exhalation.

• Erythropenia: A medical term indicating a decreased number of red blood cells, which can result in anemia and related symptoms such as fatigue and weakness.

• Erythema: Refers to the reddening of the skin, usually caused by increased blood flow to the capillaries in the area, often due to inflammation, infection, or allergic reactions.