myelocyte (Meaning)
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myelocyte (n)
an immature leukocyte normally found in bone marrow
Synonyms & Antonyms of myelocyte
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myelocyte Sentence Examples
- Myelocytes, immature myeloid cells, are characterized by a large, round nucleus with prominent nucleoli.
- Myelocytes differentiate into mature granulocytes, including neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils.
- Neutrophil myelocytes have abundant cytoplasm and may contain a few granules.
- Eosinophil myelocytes have cytoplasmic granules filled with eosinophilic proteins.
- Basophil myelocytes have basophilic cytoplasmic granules containing histamine and heparin.
- Myelocytes are found in the bone marrow and are released into the bloodstream as they mature.
- An increased number of myelocytes in the bloodstream is indicative of an infection or stress response.
- Myelocytes can be identified in peripheral blood smears by their morphology and staining characteristics.
- The presence of immature myelocytes in the blood may indicate a myeloid leukemia.
- Myelocytes play a crucial role in the immune response by producing and releasing antimicrobial substances.
FAQs About the word myelocyte
an immature leukocyte normally found in bone marrow
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Myelocytes, immature myeloid cells, are characterized by a large, round nucleus with prominent nucleoli.
Myelocytes differentiate into mature granulocytes, including neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils.
Neutrophil myelocytes have abundant cytoplasm and may contain a few granules.
Eosinophil myelocytes have cytoplasmic granules filled with eosinophilic proteins.
