Medical Definition of Specific granule

1. One of the two main classes of granules found in neutrophils: contain lactoferrin, lysozyme, Vitamin B12 binding protein and elastase. Are released more readily than the azurophil (primary) granules which have typical lysosmal contents. This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Specific Granule

specific antigens
specific antiserum
specific capsular substance
specific cause
specific charge
specific cholinesterase
specific compliance
specific disease
specific dynamic action
specific energy
specific epithet
specific epithets
specific extinction
specific fuel consumption
specific fuel consumptions
specific granule (current term)
specific gravities
specific gravity
specific haemolysin
specific heat
specific heat capacities
specific heat capacity
specific humidity
specific immune globulin
specific immunity
specific impulse
specific ionisation
specific leaf area
specific leaf areas
specific name

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