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Hemophagocytosis

Hemophagocytosis logo #21000 Hemophagocytosis is phagocytosis by histiocytes of erythrocytes, leukocytes, platelets, and their precursors in bone marrow and other tissues. It is part of the presentation of hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis. ...
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hemophagocytosis

hemophagocytosis logo #21219Type: Term Pronunciation: hē′mō-fag′ō-sī-tō′sis Definitions: 1. The process of engulfment (and usually destruction) of blood cells by the various types of phagocytic cells; used especially with reference to the engulfment of erythrocytes and others of the erythroid series.
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