corpuscle

noun
UK: /ˈkɔːpʌsl/
US: /ˈkɔːrpʌsl/

  1. A small cell in the blood, like a red or white blood cell.

    1. The doctor examined the blood sample for abnormal corpuscle shapes.
    2. Each corpuscle in the bloodstream plays a vital role in maintaining health.

  2. A minute particle or body.

    1. Tiny corpuscle of dust floated in the sunbeam.
    2. Each light corpuscle acts as a messenger of electromagnetic radiation.

Synonyms

cell particle

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "corpuscle" in English means: A small cell in the blood, like a red or white blood cell., A minute particle or body..

The phonetic transcription of "corpuscle" is /ˈkɔːpʌsl/ in British English and /ˈkɔːrpʌsl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "corpuscle": cell, particle.

Example usage of "corpuscle": "The doctor examined the blood sample for abnormal corpuscle shapes.". More examples on the page.