English Explanatory Dictionary

smudge cell

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. cell remnant, most often seen with abnormally fragile lymphocytes in afflictions such as chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), but also occurring in degenerating samples

Word forms

smudge cell smudge cells

Synonyms

basket cell smear cell Gumprecht's shadow Gumprecht shadow shadow cell of Gumprecht
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