Meanings
nounRussell body (plural Russell bodies)
plural Russell bodies
- biologyA PAS+, eosinophilic, cytoplasmic immunoglobulin-containing inclusion consisting of distended endoplasmic reticulum, usually found in abnormal plasma cells.
Origin
Named for William Russell (1852-1940), a Scottish physician.
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Russell body. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Russell%20body
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