Reticulocytes

Picture of reticulocytes

Reticulocytes are a type of blood cell made in the bone marrow. They are released into the blood, where they mature into red blood cells.

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ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerE. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerJoseph O'Donnell, MD - Hematology, Oncology
Last RevisedMay 29, 2012
By: Healthwise StaffLast Revised: May 29, 2012
Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
Joseph O'Donnell, MD - Hematology, Oncology

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