Phenomena and Processes

Erythrocyte Aging

The senescence of RED BLOOD CELLS. Lacking the organelles that make protein synthesis possible, the mature erythrocyte is incapable of self-repair, reproduction, and carrying out certain functions performed by other cells. This limits the average life span of an erythrocyte to 120 days.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

The senescence of RED BLOOD CELLS. Lacking the organelles that make protein synthesis possible, the mature erythrocyte is incapable of self-repair, reproduction, and carrying out certain functions performed by other cells. This limits the average life span of an erythrocyte to 120 days.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Aging, Erythrocyte
  • Erythrocyte Survival
  • Survival, Erythrocyte

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6 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, ethics, genetics, immunology, physiology, radiation effects.

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coord with disease /blood, not /physiopathol

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67(65)

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  1. G04.043w.260
  2. G07.345.124w.130w.260
  3. G09.188.230

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WH 150

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Erythrocyte Aging. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D004905. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D004905
  2. Erythrocyte Aging. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q71226321