Observation on PI (&#928) based dimensions of the erythrocyte

Abstract

This paper reports data, which suggests that the relative dimensions of the blood erythrocyte appear to be approximate powers of the number pi (Π = 3.14). The estimated dimensions are: center thickness = 0.81μm; rim thickness = 2.58μm; diameter = 7.82μm; circumference = 24.57μm. These yielded simple ratios of: 1.00: 3.19: 9.65: 30.33 and constitute a suggested sequence of the approximate powers of pi (Π), (Π)0:(Π)1:(Π)2:(Π)3. This result suggests that the ‘Ideal Erythrocyte' has relative dimensions based on the powers of pi (Π). A mathematical sequence and series based on pi (Π) is intimated. The result, also, suggests possible applications in medical diagnosis, such as in sickle cell or spherocytosis, and other scientific studies involving structures with biconcave discoid or spheroid shapes, similar to the red blood cell. .

International Journal of Natural and Applied Sciences Vol. 2 (4) 2006: pp. 297-299