Myelocyte
Myelocyte
Myelocytes (pronounced: my·elo·cyte | \ mī-ˈe-lə-ˌsīt \) are cells found in the bone marrow that are part of the white blood cell production process, specifically the granulocyte series. They are derived from myeloblasts and give rise to metamyelocytes.
Etymology
The term "myelocyte" is derived from the Greek words "myelos" meaning marrow, and "kytos" meaning hollow, referring to the cell's origin in the bone marrow.
Function
Myelocytes are precursors to mature granulocytes, a type of white blood cell that plays a crucial role in the body's immune system. They are larger than myeloblasts and are characterized by the presence of specific granules, which will be present in the mature granulocyte.
Related Terms
- Myeloblast: The precursor cell to the myelocyte in the granulocyte series.
- Metamyelocyte: The cell that is derived from a myelocyte in the granulocyte series.
- Granulocyte: A type of white blood cell that is characterized by the presence of granules in its cytoplasm.
- Bone Marrow: The spongy tissue inside some bones, such as the hip and thigh bones, that contains immature cells, called stem cells.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Myelocyte
- Wikipedia's article - Myelocyte
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