Granulopoiesis is the development of the granulocytic white blood cells, neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils. Starting at the myelocyte stage, a particular path of devilment can be determined as specific granules become visible. Examples and illustrations of neutrophilic granulopoiesis are given below.
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| Stem Cell | Myeloblast | Promyelocyte | Myelocyte |
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| Metamyelocyte | Band Cell | Mature Neutrophil | Neutrophil |
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