smudge cell en · NOUN
Meanings
- cell remnant, most often seen with abnormally fragile lymphocytes in afflictions such as chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), but also occurring in degenerating samples
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| smudge cells | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Gumprecht shadow · basket cell · Gumprecht's shadow · smear cell · shadow cell of Gumprecht