Blood cell

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-001386",
  "term": "Blood cell",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A cellular component found in blood, responsible for specific physiological functions within the circulatory system. These cells are produced primarily in the bone marrow and have a limited lifespan, requiring continuous replenishment. The three main types are erythrocytes (red blood cells), leukocytes (white blood cells), and thrombocytes (platelets).",
  "synonyms": [
    "haematopoietic cell",
    "hematocyte",
    "hemocyte"
  ],
  "subject": "Analytical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "blood"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2018, 90, 1121. 'Terminology of bioanalytical methods (IUPAC Recommendations 2018)' on page 1124 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2016-1120)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/blood-cell/"
}