azurophil granule

azurophil granule
1. any granule that stains easily with azure dyes. See also azurophilia. 2. a specific type of azurophilic granule found in the promyelocyte; it contains numerous compounds that are antimicrobial, including myeloperoxidase. Called also primary g.

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