Monoblast
Monoblast
Monoblast (/mɒnəʊblæst/; from the Greek words "mono" meaning "single" and "blastos" meaning "germ") is a type of immature white blood cell that is part of the immune system. It is the earliest form in the monocyte series before it develops into a promonocyte.
Function
Monoblasts are primarily found in the bone marrow, where they originate. They are responsible for the production of monocytes, which are crucial for the body's defense against infections. Monocytes, derived from monoblasts, can transform into macrophages that engulf and destroy pathogens, dead cells, and other foreign substances in the body.
Related Terms
- Myeloblast: An immature cell that can develop into any of the different types of myeloid cells, which include monocytes.
- Lymphoblast: An immature cell that can develop into a lymphocyte, another type of white blood cell.
- Hematopoiesis: The process of blood cell formation, which includes the development of monoblasts into monocytes.
- Leukemia: A type of cancer that can affect monoblasts and other types of white blood cells.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Monoblast
- Wikipedia's article - Monoblast
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