Corpuscle

Pronunciation: /ˈkɔɹpəsˈsiˈɫə/

Corpuscle (noun)

  1. A tiny body in blood, such as a red or white cell, that helps carry oxygen or fight infection.
  2. A small body or particle in a liquid or tissue, used in some scientific descriptions.

Examples

  • A blood cell carries oxygen through the body.
  • The blood cell helps defend the body from infection.