reticulocyte

re·ticu·lo·cyte (ri tik′yə lō sīt′)

noun

a young circulating erythrocyte showing a network of fibers in the cell when stained

Etymology: ModL < L reticulum (see reticule) + -cyte

re·tic′u·lo·cyt′ic (-sit′ik) adjective

Modifies a noun

count: Increased or decreased platelet or white blood cell counts. Uncommon: Increased reticulocyte count.

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