Mesh term Granulocytes
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Leukocytes
Myeloid Cells
Description
Leukocytes with abundant granules in the cytoplasm. They are divided into three groups according to the staining properties of the granules: neutrophilic, eosinophilic, and basophilic. Mature granulocytes are the NEUTROPHILS; EOSINOPHILS; and BASOPHILS.Browse to child terms:
Basophils
Eosinophils
Granulocyte Precursor Cells
Neutrophils
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