Akaryocyte (Noun)
Meaning
A cell without a nucleus (as an erythrocyte).
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- Mature erythrocytes, also known as akaryocytes, lose their nuclei during development.
- Akaryocytes have a lifespan of approximately 120 days in the human body.
- As an akaryocyte, the red blood cell relies on anaerobic respiration for energy.
- Defects in the development of akaryocytes can lead to anemia and related diseases.
- An akaryocyte lacks the ability to synthesize proteins due to the absence of a nucleus.