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Reticulocyte
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an immature form of a red blood cell that indicates active blood cell production in the bone marrow
Grammatical Information
animacy status
inanimate
Composition
Compound
countable
plural form
reticulocytes
What is a "reticulocyte"?
A reticulocyte is an immature red blood cell that contains remnants of ribosomal RNA. It is released into the bloodstream from the bone marrow and eventually matures into a fully functional red blood cell. Reticulocyte counts are often used to assess the rate of red blood cell production and can provide insights into various hematological conditions, such as anemia and bone marrow disorders.
