OBO ID: ZFA:0009268
Term Name: neutrophilic metamyelocyte Search Ontology:
Synonyms:
  • juvenile neutrophil
Definition: A neutrophil precursor in the granulocytic series, being a cell intermediate in development between a myelocyte and the band form neutrophil. The protein synthesis seen in earlier stages decreases or stops; the nucleus becomes indented and its chromatin becomes coarse and clumped; and the cytoplasm becomes pink like that of a mature granulocyte. (1)
Appears at: Unknown
Evident until: Adult (90d-730d, breeding adult)
References:
  • CL:0000582
  • TAO:0009268
Ontology: Anatomy Ontology
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