globulo

Definitions of globulo
  1. noun
    either of two types of cells (erythrocytes and leukocytes) and sometimes including platelets
    synonyms: corpuscolo, glomerulo
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    leucociti
    blood cells that engulf and digest bacteria and fungi; an important part of the body's defense system
    emazia, eritrocita, globulo rosso
    a mature blood cell that contains hemoglobin to carry oxygen to the bodily tissues; a biconcave disc that has no nucleus
    monocito
    a type of granular leukocyte that functions in the ingestion of bacteria
    basofilo
    a leukocyte with basophilic granules easily stained by basic stains
    neutrofilo
    the chief phagocytic leukocyte; stains with either basic or acid dyes
    microcito
    an abnormally small red blood cell (less than 5 microns in diameter)
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