basophil

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Group
wbc
Color
#a6b0ff
Size (µm)
12
Size range
≈ 10–14 µm
Percent
0.5–1% of all leukocytes
Count (sim)
1

Morphology

Dark granules obscuring the nucleus.

Functions

Releases histamine and heparin, involved in allergy.

Pathologies

Basophilia in chronic inflammations.

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