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== Granule ==

'''Granule''' (/ˈɡranˌyo͞ol/) is a term used in various fields of medicine to describe a small particle or grain-like structure. 

=== Etymology ===

The term "granule" is derived from the Latin word "granulum," which means "small grain."

=== Definition ===

In the medical field, a granule can refer to several different structures, depending on the context. It can refer to a small, grain-like particle within a cell, such as a [[lysosome]] or a [[secretory granule]]. It can also refer to a type of white blood cell, known as a [[granulocyte]], which contains granules in its cytoplasm.

=== Related Terms ===

* [[Granulocyte]]: A type of white blood cell that contains granules in its cytoplasm.
* [[Lysosome]]: A type of granule found within cells that contains enzymes used to break down waste materials and cellular debris.
* [[Secretory granule]]: A type of granule found within cells that contains substances to be secreted by the cell.
* [[Granuloma]]: A mass or nodule, usually of inflamed tissue, in which granulation occurs.

=== See Also ===

* [[Cell (biology)]]
* [[White blood cell]]
* [[Cytoplasm]]

[[Category:Medical terminology]]
[[Category:Cell biology]]
[[Category:Hematology]]

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