Small cleaved cells
Small Cleaved Cells
Small cleaved cells (pronunciation: /smɔːl klivd sɛlz/) are a type of lymphocyte, a subtype of white blood cell, that are characterized by their small size and cleaved or indented nucleus. They are often seen in certain types of lymphoma, including follicular lymphoma and mantle cell lymphoma.
Etymology
The term "small cleaved cells" comes from the cells' appearance under a microscope. "Small" refers to the cells' size, which is smaller than that of a typical lymphocyte. "Cleaved" refers to the appearance of the cells' nucleus, which often appears to be indented or cleaved.
Related Terms
- Lymphocyte: A type of white blood cell that is part of the immune system. There are several types of lymphocytes, including T cells, B cells, and natural killer cells.
- White blood cell: A type of cell that is part of the immune system. White blood cells help to fight infections and other diseases.
- Lymphoma: A type of cancer that begins in the lymphocytes. There are many types of lymphoma, including Hodgkin's lymphoma and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
- Follicular lymphoma: A type of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma that is often associated with small cleaved cells.
- Mantle cell lymphoma: Another type of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma that is often associated with small cleaved cells.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Small cleaved cells
- Wikipedia's article - Small cleaved cells
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