reticulocyte Hear it!

reticulocyte definition

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

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