myelocyte

/maɪˈɛləsaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A young cell of the granulocyte series found in the bone marrow, characterized by a large nucleus and scanty cytoplasm.

“The doctor examined the myelocyte under a microscope to assess the patient’s condition.”

Synonyms

  • myeloblast
  • promyelocyte

Antonyms

  • blastocyte
  • leukocyte