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corpuscle

cor·puscle

UK/ˈkɔːˌpʌsəl/ US/ˈkɔɹˌpʌsəl/ uncommon

noun

1.
2.

either of two types of cells (erythrocytes and leukocytes) and sometimes including platelets

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Origin

From Latin corpusculum, diminutive of corpus (“body”).

Phrases

  • blood corpuscle
  • kidney corpuscle
  • lamellar corpuscle
  • Malpighian corpuscle
  • Pacinian corpuscle
  • Rainey's corpuscle
  • red corpuscle
  • renal corpuscle

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