corpuscle — a small cell in the body, especially a red or white blood cell
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a small cell in the body, especially a red or white blood cell
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɔːrpʌsl/
Example Sentences
- The vampire complained that his victim's corpuscles tasted too salty.
- Scientists use microscopes to count corpuscles in blood samples.
- My doctor said I need more iron because my red corpuscles are taking a vacation.
corpuscle
NOUN[/ˈkɔːrpʌsl/]
a small cell in the body, especially a red or white blood cell
Under the microscope, a single red corpuscle drifts through the bloodstream.
Every corpuscle builds your muscle, so keep up the hustle!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'corpusculum', a diminutive form of 'corpus' meaning 'body'. The term was coined by 17th-century scientists who observed tiny body-like cells through microscopes when examining blood.
Breakdown
corpus (body) + -culum (diminutive suffix meaning 'little') = 'little body'
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📝Examples
“The vampire complained that his victim's corpuscles tasted too salty.”
“Scientists use microscopes to count corpuscles in blood samples.”
“My doctor said I need more iron because my red corpuscles are taking a vacation.”
“White corpuscles act like tiny soldiers defending the body against infection.”
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