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Biconcave

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Biconcave

Definition:
Concave on both sides of a structure, usually referring to a disc or a lens.

Of particular importance to physiology is the structure of mature red blood cells (erythrocytes), which is a flattened cell that has assume a biconcave shape. It is thought that the biconcave shape of red blood cells helps with the flow property of blood through blood vessels.




Posted: Saturday, January 24, 2015
Last updated: Wednesday, March 12, 2025
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