myelocyte

(noun)

A large cell found in bone marrow that becomes a granulocyte or monocyte when mature.

Related Terms

Examples of myelocyte in the following topics:

  • WBC Formation

    • Myelocytes are an offshoot of common myeloid progenitor cells, which also differentiate into the erythropoietic and magakaryotic progenitors.

  • Development of Blood

    • Myelocytes, which include granulocytes, megakaryocytes, and macrophages, are derived from common myeloid progenitors and are involved in such diverse roles as innate immunity, adaptive immunity, and blood clotting.