Turk cell

Türk cell

(tērk), a relatively large, immature cell with certain morphologic features resembling those of a plasma cell, although the nuclear pattern is similar to that of a myeloblast; found in circulating blood only in pathologic conditions. Synonym(s): irritation cell, Türk leukocyte

Türk,

Wilhelm, Austrian hematologist, 1871-1916. Türk cell - a relatively large immature cell found in circulating blood only in pathologic conditions. Synonym(s): irritation cell; Türk leukocyteTürk leukocyte - Synonym(s): Türk cell