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TOPIK 6noun

적혈구

jeokhyeolgu [저켤구]

적혈구가 · 적혈구를

red blood cell, erythrocyte

Example

적혈구는 폐에서 받은 산소를 온몸에 운반합니다.

Red blood cells carry oxygen from the lungs throughout the body.

Word parts

적 red혈 blood구 ball

Literally 'red blood ball'.