Erythroblast
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Erythroblast
Erythroblast (pronounced: eh-ri-thro-blast) is a type of cell in the process of developing into a mature red blood cell.
Etymology
The term "Erythroblast" is derived from the Greek words "erythros" meaning red and "blastos" meaning germ or bud.
Definition
An Erythroblast is an immature red blood cell that still contains a nucleus. It is produced in the bone marrow during a process known as erythropoiesis.
Related Terms
- Erythropoiesis: The process by which red blood cells are produced.
- Hematopoiesis: The process of blood cell formation, which includes erythropoiesis.
- Normoblast: The stage in red blood cell development just before the cell loses its nucleus and becomes a reticulocyte.
- Reticulocyte: An immature red blood cell without a nucleus, which will mature into a red blood cell.
- Hemoglobin: The protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Erythroblast
- Wikipedia's article - Erythroblast
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