Etymed
granulopoiesis
Definition
The process of forming granulocytes (a type of white blood cell) in the bone marrow
Clinical context
A 35-year-old patient presents with fever and fatigue following a severe bacterial infection. Laboratory studies reveal elevated neutrophil counts in the peripheral blood. The bone marrow biopsy shows increased cellular activity in the myeloid series. Which process is most likely increased in this patient?
Mnemonic
GRAIN Poiesis = Granulocytes in Bone Marrow are made by the process of Granulopoiesis