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Record 1 2003-06-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Blood
DEF

A blood cell containing the red pigment haemoglobin, the principal function of which is the transport of oxygen.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sang
CONT

Les globules rouges sont des cellules qui n'exercent qu'une fonction : permettre l'approvisionnement en oxygène de tous les tissus de l'organisme.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Sangre
DEF

Célula sanguínea de color rojo y en forma de disco, cuya función es llevar oxígeno desde y hacia las células del cuerpo.

CONT

La escasez de glóbulos rojos causa la anemia.

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