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| phagocytic cells capable of movement that move from blood into tissue spaces. These cells have a bilobed nucleus and a granulated cytoplasm that stains with the acid dye eosin red. |
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| nonphagocytic granulocytes that play a role in allergic responses. These cells have a lobed nucleus and heavily granulated cytoplasm that stains with methylene blue (basic dye). |
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Type of mononuclear phagocyte that circulates in the tissues.
5-10X larger than monocytes, contain more organelles, especially lysosomes. |
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| Mononuclear phagocyte that is primarily circulates in the bloodstream for ~8 hours. These cells enlarge and become precursors to various types of macrophages |
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