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megakaryocyte [¦meg·ə′kar·ē·ə‚sīt] (histology) A giant bone-marrow cell characterized by a large, irregularly lobulated nucleus; precursor to blood platelets. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Structure of the rat platelet factor 4 gene: a marker for megakaryocyte differentiation. Bone marrow aspiration cytology revealed normal cellularity, with myeloid, erythroid, and megakaryocyte cell lines present. Abone marrow biopsy obtained during that hospitalization showed adequate megakaryocytes, mild megaloblastic changes in erythroid precursors, and adequate iron stores. |
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