mid cell en · NOUN
Etymology
From mid (“middle”) + cell, named after the fact that the cell appears as part of the middle peak of three peaks usually seen in a white blood cell histogram organized by cell volume and analyzed in three parts.
Meanings
- (in-plural) A white blood cell, such as a monocyte or blast cell, with around 100 femtoliters in volume, greater than most lymphocytes and less than most granulocytes.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| mid-cell | alternative | lexicographic | |
| mid cells | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| MID cell | alternative | lexicographic |