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Glossary: Granulocyte
 


Definition
A mature white blood cell with cytoplasm containing granules.

Also: Granulocytes

Topics Related To Granulocyte
AgranulocytosisRelated Topic
"Condition characterized by a marked decrease in the number of white blood cells called granulocytes..."

Basophil

Related Topic
"The basophils account for about 1% of the granulocyte count (60 to 75% of the white blood cells)..."

Complete Blood Count

Related Topic
"...A machine-generated percentage of the different types of white blood cells, usually split into granulocytes, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils, and basophils..."

Ehrlichiosis

The Condition
"...Diagnosis & Tests A CBC shows decreased white blood cells (leukopenia), decreased platelets (thrombocytopenia); a granulocyte stain shows clumps of bacteria inside white blood cells; the platelet count shows decreased platelets (thrombocytopenia); liver enzymes show elevated transaminase; a fluorescent antibody..."

Eosinophil

Related Topic
"The eosinophils, ordinarily about 2% of the granulocyte count (60 to 75% of the white blood cells), increase in number in the presence of allergic disorders and parasitic infestations..."

Ozone / Oxidative Therapy

As A Treatment
"...The cells in the body that fight infection (known as granulocytes) produce hydrogen peroxide as a first line of defense against invading organisms like parasites, virii, bacteria and yeast..."

Urinalysis

As A Treatment
"...Usually, the WBCs are granulocytes..."





Last updated: Jul 26, 2007


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