blood cell
General term for any blood cell, including red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. Used in medical and biological contexts.
A decrease in the number of blood cells can lead to anemia.
This test examines the size and shape of blood cells.
Compound of 血 (blood) and 球 (sphere, ball), literally 'blood sphere'. The term is a calque from Western medical terminology, likely from German or English 'blood cell'.