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Refractile

refractile

(Science: cell biology) Adjective usually used in describing granules within cells that scatter (refract) light. Not to be confused with refractory.


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Are blood platelets cells?

... at Barnes & Noble this weekend. lol :D Gray's refers to platelets as this, "The Blood platelets are discoid or irregularly shaped, colourless, refractile bodies, much smaller than the red cells. Considerable discussion has arisen as to their significance. In spite of the fact that they have ...

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by b_d_41501
Mon Jun 20, 2005 2:46 pm
 
Forum: Cell Biology
Topic: Are blood platelets cells?
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