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• Oral Fordyce Granules
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• Specific granule
  ...ophils]], a type of [[white blood cell]]. They are also known as secondary granules. ...te them from other types of granules in neutrophils, such as [[azurophilic granules]].
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• Azurophilic granule
  ...their affinity for azure dyes, which is a characteristic feature of these granules. ...ds "azure," meaning blue, and "philos," meaning loving. This refers to the granules' affinity for azure dyes. The term "granule" comes from the Latin "granulum
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• Degranulation
  ...imicrobial cytotoxic or other molecules from secretory vesicles known as [[granules]]. ...d "granulum", meaning "small grain". It refers to the process of releasing granules from the cell.
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• Pappenheimer bodies
  ...æpənˌhaɪmər ˈbɒdiz/), also known as '''siderotic granules''', are abnormal granules of iron found inside red blood cells. They are named after American patholo ...pathologist who first identified these iron granules. The term "siderotic granules" comes from the Greek word "sideros", meaning iron, and the suffix "-otic",
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• Large granular lymphocyte
  ...yte (larj GRAN-yoo-lur LIM-foh-site) A type of white blood cell containing granules containing enzymes that can kill tumor cells or microbial cells  ...n}} (larj GRAN-yoo-lur LIM-foh-site) A type of white blood cell containing granules containing enzymes that can kill tumor cells or microbial cells {{dictionar
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• Basophilic stippling
  ...re dispersed throughout the cytoplasm of a [[red blood cell]] (RBC). These granules are remnants of [[ribosomal RNA]] and are seen in various conditions, inclu ...e" and "philos" which means "loving". This refers to the property of these granules to stain with basic (blue) dyes. "Stippling" refers to the pattern of tiny
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• PMN
  |Short definition=PMN - A type of immune cell that contains granules (small particles) containing enzymes that are released during infections, a PMN - A type of immune cell that contains granules (small particles) containing enzymes that are released during infections, a
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• Platelet storage pool deficiency
  ...ders]] that involve defects in the storage of [[platelet granules]]. These granules contain substances that are crucial for platelet function, including [[aden ...cy''' is characterized by a lack of dense granules in the platelets. These granules contain ADP, serotonin, and calcium, which are necessary for platelet aggre
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• NK-LGL leukemia
  |Short definition=NK cell - type of immune cell that contains granules (small particles) with enzymes that can kill tumor cells or cells infected ...ch large natural killer (NK) cells (a type of white blood cell) containing granules (small particles) are found in the blood. It is a chronic disease that can
  688 bytes (111 words) - 15:40, 10 January 2023
• NK-LGLL
  |Short definition=NK-LGL - A type of immune cell that contains granules (small particles) with enzymes that can kill tumor cells or cells infected ...ch large natural killer (NK) cells (a type of white blood cell) containing granules (small particles) are found in the blood. It is a chronic disease that can
  680 bytes (109 words) - 15:48, 10 January 2023
• Granulocyte
  ...lar leukocyte (GRAN-yoo-lur LOO-koh side) A type of immune cell containing granules (small particles) containing enzymes released in infections, allergic react ...{{pronunciation}} (GRAN-yoo-loh-SITE) A type of immune cell that contains granules (small particles) containing enzymes that are released in infections, aller
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• Eosinophil
  ...inition=eosinophil (EE-oh-SIH-noh-FIL) A type of immune cell that contains granules (small particles) containing enzymes that are released in infections, aller ...{{pronunciation}} (EE-oh-SIH-noh-FIL) A type of immune cell that contains granules (small particles) containing enzymes that are released in infections, aller
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• Gray platelet syndrome
  ...is a rare [[congenital disorder]] characterized by a deficiency of [[alpha-granules]] in the body's [[platelets]]. ...platelets when viewed under a microscope. This is due to the lack of alpha-granules, which are responsible for the color of healthy platelets.
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• T-LGL Leukemia
  ...kemia in which large T lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell) containing granules (small particles) are found in the blood. It is a chronic disease that can ...kemia in which large T lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell) containing granules (small particles) are found in the blood. It is a chronic disease that can
  684 bytes (110 words) - 02:09, 13 January 2023
• Natural killer cell
  ...nunciation}} (NA-chuh-rul KIH-ler sel) A type of immune cell that contains granules (small particles) with enzymes that can kill tumor cells or cells infected ...nunciation}} (NA-chuh-rul KIH-ler sel) A type of immune cell that contains granules (small particles) with enzymes that can kill tumor cells or cells infected
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• Keratohyalin
  ...eras' meaning horn and 'hyalos' meaning glass. This is in reference to the granules' appearance and their role in the formation of the hard, horn-like substanc Keratohyalin granules are responsible for the aggregation of [[keratin]] intermediate filaments,
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• Granular
  ...of medicine to describe a texture or appearance resembling small grains or granules. * [[Granulocyte]]: A type of white blood cell that has granules in its cytoplasm.
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• Polymorphonuclear leukocyte
  ...-lee-MOR-foh-NOO-klee-er LOO-koh-side) A type of immune cell that contains granules (small particles) of enzymes that are released in infections, allergic reac ...-lee-MOR-foh-NOO-klee-er LOO-koh-side) A type of immune cell that contains granules (small particles) of enzymes that are released in infections, allergic reac
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• Granular cell
  ...under the microscope, which is due to the presence of numerous cytoplasmic granules. ...nvolved in the breakdown of cellular waste products. The presence of these granules gives the cells their characteristic granular appearance.
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• Basophil
  ...tain darkly with basic (alkaline) dyes, due to the large amounts of acidic granules stored in their cytoplasm. ...es which obscure the cell nucleus under the microscope when stained. These granules contain [[histamine]], [[heparin]], and other chemicals that are released d
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