Metamyelocyte | |
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Details | |
Precursor | Myelocyte |
Gives rise to | Band cell |
Function | A cell undergoing granulopoiesis, leading to a band cell |
Identifiers | |
TH | H2.00.04.3.04008 |
FMA | 83541 |
Anatomical terms of microanatomy |
Ametamyelocyte is a cell undergoing granulopoiesis, derived from a myelocyte, and leading to a band cell.
It is characterized by the appearance of a bent nucleus, cytoplasmic granules, and the absence of visible nucleoli. (If the nucleus is not yet bent, then it is likely a myelocyte.)
Myeloid blood cells and plasma
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Hematopoiesis |
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Myeloid tissue |
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