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nucleated erythrocyte

An immature erythrocyte (red blood cell) still containing a nucleus (prior to nuclear disintegration & extrusion). Nucleated RBCs may be seen in association with bone marrow stress (hypoxia, hemolysis).

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reticulocyte

General

erythrocyte; red blood cell (RBC)

References

  1. Stedman's Medical Dictionary 26th ed, Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, 1995
  2. Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 18, American College of Physicians, Philadelphia 2018