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[[Image:LH Avian Basophil Histology.jpg|right|thumb|150px|<p>'''Avian Basophil'''</p>^{©RVC 2008}]]

[[Image:LH Avian Basophil Histology.jpg|right|thumb|150px|<p>'''Avian Basophil'''</p>^{©RVC 2008}]]

==Introduction==

==Introduction==

Basophils are derived from the same stem cell line as [[Mast Cells|mast cells]] and while they are similar to [[Mast Cells|mast cells]], they are not identical (thought by some to be immature mast cells). They are the least common of all the [[Leukocytes|leukocytes]], are a similar size to neutrophils and eosinophils and are characterised by the large number of basophilic staining granule in their cytoplasm. They are present in circulation but rarely found in tissue.

Basophils are derived from the same stem cell line as [[Mast Cells|mast cells]] and while they are similar to mast cells, they are not identical (they are thought by some to be immature mast cells). They are the least common of all the [[Leukocytes|leukocytes]], are a similar size to neutrophils and eosinophils and are characterised by the large number of basophilic staining granules in their cytoplasm. They are present in the circulation but rarely found in tissue.

 

==Development==

==Development==

<p>The basophil is a [[Granulocytes|granulocyte]] and has a similar development to the other [[Granulocytes|granulocytes]]. This process is called [[Leukopoiesis#Granulopoiesis|granulopoiesis]] and further details can be found [[Leukopoiesis#Basophils|here]].</p>

<p>The basophil is a [[Granulocytes|granulocyte]] and has a similar development to the other [[Granulocytes|granulocytes]]. This process is called [[Leukopoiesis#Granulopoiesis|granulopoiesis]] and further details can be found [[Leukopoiesis#Basophils|here]].</p>