Myelomonocyte
Myelomonocyte
Myelomonocyte (pronunciation: my·elo·mono·cyte, /ˌmaɪəloʊˈmɒnəˌsaɪt/) is a type of white blood cell that is part of the immune system. It is a precursor cell in the bone marrow that can develop into either a monocyte or a granulocyte.
Etymology
The term "myelomonocyte" is derived from the Greek words "myelos" (marrow), "monos" (single), and "kytos" (cell). This reflects the cell's origin in the bone marrow and its singular, individual nature.
Function
Myelomonocytes play a crucial role in the body's immune response. They can differentiate into monocytes, which are involved in the destruction of bacteria and the processing of foreign substances, or granulocytes, which are involved in the inflammatory response and the destruction of parasites.
Related Terms
- Leukocyte: A general term for white blood cells, which includes myelomonocytes.
- Hematopoiesis: The process by which blood cells, including myelomonocytes, are formed.
- Myeloid: Pertaining to the bone marrow or the myeloid lineage of cells, which includes myelomonocytes.
- Lymphocyte: A type of white blood cell that is not part of the myeloid lineage but is still crucial to the immune response.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Myelomonocyte
- Wikipedia's article - Myelomonocyte
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