adjective
- of, relating to, or derived from myelocytes (immature granulocytes found in bone marrow)
Usage: medical/hematology term; commonly used in clinical and laboratory contexts
Examples
- The patient's blood test revealed an elevated myelocytic count, indicating a possible bone marrow disorder.
- Myelocytic leukemia is characterized by the abnormal proliferation of immature granulocytes.
- The pathologist examined the myelocytic cells under the microscope to confirm the diagnosis.
- Treatment for acute myelocytic leukemia often involves intensive chemotherapy.
- Myelocytic differentiation is an important process in normal blood cell development.