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Blood cells

Cellular elements of blood include:

Red blood cells (erythrocytes)
Platelets
Various types of white blood cells (monocytes, neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils)

Reviewed last on: 4/5/2009
Yi-Bin Chen, MD, Leukemia/Bone Marrow Transplant Program, Massachusetts General Hospital. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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