myxocyte

/mɪksəʊsait/

Definitions

1. noun

a cell that produces myxoid material, especially a cell found in the spleen during the early stages of erythropoiesis.

“The myxocytes play a crucial role in the development of red blood cells in the spleen.”

Synonyms

  • myxoblast
  • myxoid cell

Antonyms

  • lymphocyte