metamyelocyte

noun

meta·​my·​elo·​cyte ˌmet-ə-ˈmī-ə-lə-ˌsīt How to pronounce metamyelocyte (audio)
: any of the most immature granulocytes present in normal blood that are distinguished by typical cytoplasmic granulation in combination with a simple kidney-shaped nucleus

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“Metamyelocyte.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/metamyelocyte. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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