Leukocytes with abundant granules in the cytoplasm. They are divided into three groups according to the staining properties of the granules: neutrophilic, eosinophilic, and basophilic. Mature granulocytes are the NEUTROPHILS; EOSINOPHILS; and BASOPHILS.
    

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White blood cell - polymorphonuclear leucocyte

White blood cell - polymorphonuclear leucocyte - neutrophil

Phagocytic vesicle and lysosomes inside a macrophage

Macrophage with phagocytic vesicle and lysosomes

Granulocyte and monocyte abnormalities / Marshall A. Lichtman, guest editor.

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White blood cell - polymorphonuclear leucocyte

White blood cell - polymorphonuclear leucocyte - neutrophil

Macrophage with phagocytic vesicle and lysosomes

Granulocyte and monocyte abnormalities / Marshall A. Lichtman, guest editor.

Phagocytic vesicle and lysosomes inside a macrophage