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megakaryocyte

Term ID
CL:0000556
Synonyms
  • megacaryocyte
  • megalocaryocyte
  • megalokaryocyte
Definition
A giant cell 50 to 100 micron in diameter, with a greatly lobulated nucleus, found in the bone marrow; mature blood platelets are released from its cytoplasm. (3)
References
  • BTO:0000843
  • CALOHA:TS-0611
  • FMA:83555
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