Definition

A type of cell found in bone marrow that develops into red blood cells and contains a nucleus.

Example

Erythroblasts are essential for the production of healthy red blood cells in the body.

Conversation

I was reading about blood cell development, and I came across the term erythroblast.

Oh, I think I've heard of that! It's related to red blood cells, right?

Exactly! An erythroblast is a cell that eventually becomes a red blood cell.

That's fascinating! I love learning about how our bodies work.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Erythroblast → It is formed from "erythro-" (from Greek "erythros", meaning red) and "blast" (from Greek "blastos", meaning germ or bud). The word refers to a red cell precursor or immature red blood cell, indicating its role in the formation of red blood cells.

Memory Tip

Think of 'erythro-' meaning red, and 'blast' meaning a germ or bud — this helps you remember that an erythroblast is a precursor to red blood cells.

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