re·tic·u·lo·cyte (r -tk y -l -s t )n. An immature red blood cell that contains a network of basophilic filaments. [reticul(um) + -cyte.] re·tic u·lo·cytic (-stk) adj. |
reticulocyte [rɪˈtɪkjʊləˌsaɪt]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biochemistry) an immature red blood cell containing a network of granules or filaments
[from reticulum + -cyte]
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| Noun | 1. | reticulocyte - an immature red blood cell containing a network of filaments or granules erythrocyte, RBC, red blood cell - a mature blood cell that contains hemoglobin to carry oxygen to the bodily tissues; a biconcave disc that has no nucleus |
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