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Azurophilic |
A term used to describe the reddis-purple staining characteristics of certain cells or cell structures; having an affinity for azure dyes |
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Band cell |
An immature granulocyte with a nonsegmented nucleus, a "stab cell" |
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Basophil |
A white blood cell containing basophilic-staining granules in the cytoplasm |
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Eosinophil |
A white blood cell containing eosinophilic granules in the cytoplasm |
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Erythrocyte |
Red blood cell; RBC |
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Leukocyte |
White blood cell; WBC |
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Lymphocyte |
A small basophilic-staining white blood cell having a round or oval nucleus and playing a vital role in the immune process |
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Megakaryocyte |
A large bone marrow cell from which platelets are derived |
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Monocyte |
A large white blood cell usually having a convoluted or horseshoe-shaped nucleus |
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Neutrophil |
A white blood cell containing neutral-staining cytoplasmic granules and a segmented nucleus; also called polymorphonuclear cell (PMN), poly, or seg |
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Platelet |
A formed element in circulating blood that plays an important role in blood coagulation; a small diskshaped fragment of cytoplasm derived from a megakaryocyte; a thrombocyte |
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Red Blood Cell (RBC) |
Blood cell that transports oxygen (O2) to tissues and carbon dioxide (CO2) to the lungs; erythrocyte |
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Vacuole |
A membrane-bound compartment in cell cytoplasm |
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White blood cell (WBC) |
Blood cell that functions in immunity; leukocyte |
