noun
reticulocyte
A young red blood cell that still contains remnants of ribosomal RNA; used in medical and biological contexts.
網赤血球数は貧血の診断に用いられる。
The reticulocyte count is used in the diagnosis of anemia.
赤血球 is a mature red blood cell, while 網赤血球 is an immature form that still contains reticular material.
Compound of 網 (net, network) + 赤血球 (red blood cell), referring to the net-like appearance of residual RNA under a microscope.