pappenheimer body

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What does pappenheimer body mean?

An abnormal granule of iron found inside red blood cells, formed by phagosomes that have engulfed excessive amounts of iron.

Where does pappenheimer body come from?

Described in 1945 by Pappenheimer et al.

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