Acaryote (Noun)
Meaning
A cell without a nucleus (as an erythrocyte).
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- Mature erythrocytes are examples of acaryotes, lacking a nucleus and other organelles.
- The red blood cells in mammals are acaryotes, which allows for more space to carry oxygen.
- Acaryotes, such as erythrocytes, are able to move more easily through narrow blood vessels.
- In some cases, cells can become acaryotes as a result of a process called enucleation.
- Erythrocytes are the most common type of acaryote found in the human body.