myelomonocyte

Definition / meaning of myelomonocyte

An abnormal type of white blood cell that is found in chronic myelomonocytic leukemia. These cells are similar to both monocytes and myelocytes (immature cells that develop into different types of immune system cells).

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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