Blasts

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Blasts

Blasts (/blæsts/), in the field of medicine, refer to immature cells, particularly those seen in the bone marrow. They are the earliest form of blood cells and are often associated with certain types of leukemia.

Etymology

The term "blast" is derived from the Greek word "blastos" which means "germ" or "sprout". This is in reference to the immature state of these cells, which are in the earliest stages of development.

Related Terms

  • Hematopoiesis: The process by which the body produces blood cells, including blasts.
  • Myeloblast: A type of blast cell that gives rise to granulocytes, a type of white blood cell.
  • Lymphoblast: A type of blast cell that gives rise to lymphocytes, another type of white blood cell.
  • Erythroblast: A type of blast cell that gives rise to red blood cells.
  • Blast crisis: A phase of chronic myelogenous leukemia in which the number of immature cells (blasts) in the blood increases rapidly.
  • Blastoma: A type of cancer that is caused by mutations in blast cells.

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