A cell is described as having an eccentric heavily stained (condensed chromatin) nucleus with blue cytoplasm. A pale perinuclear Golgi complex is noted next to the nucleus. What is this cell?

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The eccentric and heavily stained nucleus with blue cytoplasm are typical characteristics of a plasma cell, which is a type of antibody-producing cell derived from B lymphocytes. The pale perinuclear Golgi complex is also a distinctive feature of plasma cells. Myelocytes and myeloblasts are precursors of granulocytes and typically have a more centrally located nucleus. Lymphocytes do not have a perinuclear Golgi complex.

A Cell Is Described as Having an Eccentric Heavily Stained