Band cell
| Band cell | |
|---|---|
| Details | |
| Precursor | Metamyelocyte |
| Gives rise to | Granulocyte |
| Identifiers | |
| TH | H2.00.04.3.04011 |
| FMA | 86471 |
| Anatomical terms of microanatomy | |
A band cell (also called band neutrophil, band form or stab cell) is a cell undergoing granulopoiesis, derived from a metamyelocyte, and leading to a mature granulocyte.
It is characterized by having a curved but not lobular nucleus.
The term "band cell" implies a granulocytic lineage (e.g., neutrophils).