Neumann Cells

Physiology, Biology & Genetics

Also known as: Neumann's cells

Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.

This entry defines Neumann cells as a type of hematopoietic cellular element similar to a hemocytoblast. It notes that these cells are precursors from which erythrocytes differentiate.

Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)

NEUMANN CELLS (Neumann), a hematopoietic cellular element of the hemocytoblast type (see), from which erythrocytes differentiate; see also Hematopoiesis.

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“Neumann Cells.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/neumann-cells/