Canadian Medical Guide > Anatomy > Cells > Blood Cells Terms and Definitions
Blood Cells
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Guide Notes: | GEN; "blood picture" probably goes here or under BLOOD CELL COUNT; A 11 qualif |
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Blood Platelets - Non-nucleated disk-shaped cells formed in the megakaryocyte and found in the blood of all mammals. They are mainly involved in blood coagulation. |
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Erythrocytes - Red blood cells. Mature erythrocytes are non-nucleated, biconcave disks containing HEMOGLOBIN whose function is to transport OXYGEN. |
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Hemocytes - Any blood or formed element especially in invertebrates. |
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Leukocytes - White blood cells. These include granular leukocytes (BASOPHILS; EOSINOPHILS; and NEUTROPHILS) as well as non-granular leukocytes (LYMPHOCYTES and MONOCYTES). |
Blood Cells Medical Definitions and Terms
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