Döhle body en · NOUN
Etymology
Named after German pathologist Karl Gottfried Paul Döhle (1855–1928), who identified them in cases of measles in 1892.
Meanings
- A light blue-gray, oval, basophilic inclusion occurring in the peripheral cytoplasm of neutrophils, measuring 1-3 µm and thought to be a remnant of the rough endoplasmic reticulum.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Döhle bodies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |