erythroblast
/ɪˈrɪθrəˌblæst/
noun
- An immature red blood cell that develops into a mature red blood cell.
- The doctor explained that an erythroblast is a precursor to a red blood cell.
- A high count of erythroblasts in the blood can indicate certain medical conditions.
- In bone marrow, erythroblasts divide and mature into red blood cells.