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Thrombocytes are ellipsoidal to fusiform shaped with an elliptical, centrally positioned nucleus. They behave similarly to mammalian platelets and are involved in thrombus formation, blood clotting and wound healing.
 
Thrombocytes are ellipsoidal to fusiform shaped with an elliptical, centrally positioned nucleus. They behave similarly to mammalian platelets and are involved in thrombus formation, blood clotting and wound healing.
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===Monocytes==
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Monocytes are generally the largest leucocyte and have a nucleus that is ovoid and indented (often bean shaped). The cytoplasm usually stain blue-gray and often is vacuolated. The monocytes range is generally between 0 and 10% of the differential and may increase in chronic infections.
 
Monocytes are generally the largest leucocyte and have a nucleus that is ovoid and indented (often bean shaped). The cytoplasm usually stain blue-gray and often is vacuolated. The monocytes range is generally between 0 and 10% of the differential and may increase in chronic infections.
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