H. H. Rashidi, MD
J. C. Nguyen, MD
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Monocytes

A type of white blood cell (myeloid lineage). These are usually the largest circulating cells in the blood and usually 2-3 times the size of a mature lymphocyte. Their nucleus is usually folded, and there is a large amount of light blue cytoplasm and commonly show cytoplasmic vacoules. Monocytes that leave the blood and enter tissue are called macrophages.
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Monocytes – Figure 1
Monocytes – Figure 1
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Monocytes – Figure 2
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Monocytes – Figure 3
Monocytes – Figure 3
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Monocytes – Figure 4
Monocytes – Figure 4
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Referenced by

Alder-Reilly AnomalyCBCCD MnemonicCD11bCD13CD14CD15CD16CD4Complete Blood CountHistiocytesLeukocytesLymphocytesMacrophagesReactive lymphocytesReticuloendothelial cellsVacuolated cellsWBCWhite Blood Cells
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