mid cell
mid cell noun: a white blood cell, such as a monocyte or blast cell, with around 100 femtoliters in volume, greater than most lymphocytes and less than most granulocytes.
Noun
mid cell (plural mid cells)
- A white blood cell, such as a monocyte or blast cell, with around 100 femtoliters in volume, greater than most lymphocytes and less than most granulocytes.
- Synonyms:
- MID
Synonyms of mid cell
Forms of mid cell
| plural | mid cells |
|---|---|
| alternative form | MID cell |
| alternative form | mid-cell |
Origin of mid cell
From mid (“middle”) + cell, named after the fact that the cell appears as part of the middle peak of three peaks usually seen in a white blood cell histogram organized by cell volume and analyzed in three parts.
Questions about mid cell
- What does mid cell mean?
- Mid cell means a white blood cell, such as a monocyte or blast cell, with around 100 femtoliters in volume, greater than most lymphocytes and less than most granulocytes.
- What part of speech is mid cell?
- Mid cell is a noun.
- What is the plural of mid cell?
- The plural of mid cell is mid cells.
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