Myeloblasts
Myeloblasts (pronunciation: my·elo·blast | \ ˈmī-ə-lō-ˌblast \) are immature cells that develop into white blood cells in the process known as hematopoiesis. The term "myeloblast" is derived from the Greek words "myelo" meaning marrow and "blast" meaning germ.
Etymology
The term "myeloblast" is derived from the Greek words "myelo" meaning marrow and "blast" meaning germ. This term was first used in the late 19th century to describe the immature cells found in the bone marrow that give rise to white blood cells.
Function
Myeloblasts are the earliest form of immature granulocytes in the bone marrow before they differentiate into more mature forms of white blood cells. They are part of the myeloid lineage, which includes other types of blood cells such as monocytes, erythrocytes, and platelets.
Related Terms
- Hematopoiesis: The process by which blood cells are produced.
- Granulocytes: A type of white blood cell that has granules in its cytoplasm.
- Myeloid lineage: The lineage of blood cells that includes myeloblasts, monocytes, erythrocytes, and platelets.
- Bone marrow: The spongy tissue inside some bones in the body, including the hip and thigh bones, which produces blood cells.
See Also
- Leukemia: A type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow.
- Myeloblastic leukemia: A type of leukemia that starts from the myeloblasts in the bone marrow.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Myeloblasts
- Wikipedia's article - Myeloblasts
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