Granulocytopoiesis

/ɡrænˌjuːloʊˌsaɪtoʊpoʊˈiːsɪs/ noun

Definition

The biological process by which granulocytes are produced and develop from immature cells in the bone marrow.

Etymology

From granulocyte plus -poiesis, from Greek poiein meaning 'to make' or 'to produce.' This scientific term combines Greek roots to describe the complete developmental pathway of these cells.

Kelly Says

Your bone marrow is running a 24/7 factory for these cells—it takes about 10 days from a primitive stem cell to a fully-armed granulocyte, and your body makes billions every single day to keep you protected.

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