| Metamyelocyte | |
|---|---|
 Four metamyelocytes, center of photo | |
| Details | |
| Precursor | Myelocyte |
| Gives rise to | Band cell |
| Function | A cell undergoing granulopoiesis, leading to a band cell |
| Identifiers | |
| TH | H2.00.04.3.04008 |
| FMA | 83541 |
| Anatomical terms of microanatomy | |
A metamyelocyte is a cell undergoing granulopoiesis, derived from a myelocyte, and leading to a band cell.
It is characterized by the appearance of a bent nucleus, cytoplasmic granules, and the absence of visible nucleoli. (If the nucleus is not yet bent, then it is likely a myelocyte.)