RETICULOCYTE

This cell has an average diameter of 8 microns. It is an immature erythrocyte.

The nucleus has completely disappeared at this stage and some remnants of ribosomes are still present, giving the cell a bluish tinge. The ribosomes may be seen as a reticular structure in the cytoplasm when stained supra-vitally with brilliant crystal blue. The reticulocyte site may be released into the peripheral blood.




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