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tart cell

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tart cell
n.
1. A granulocyte that has engulfed the nucleus of another cell, the structure of which is still well preserved.
2. This type of ingested nucleus, especially as found as an artifact in lupus erythematosus cell preparations.


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The phagocytosed debris within the tart cell is smaller, and has a non-homogenous (clumped) appearance in contrast to the smooth homogenous character of the hematoxylin bodies in true LE cells (see Image 2b).
 
 
 
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