Term Name: granulocyte differentiation
Synonyms: granulocyte cell differentiation
Definition: The process in which a myeloid precursor cell acquires the specialized features of a granulocyte. Granulocytes are a class of leukocytes characterized by the presence of granules in their cytoplasm. These cells are active in allergic immune reactions such as arthritic inflammation and rashes. This class includes basophils, eosinophils and neutrophils.
Ontology: GO: Biological Process [GO:0030851]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
is a type of: myeloid leukocyte differentiation
has subtype: basophil differentiation eosinophil differentiation neutrophil differentiation
inverse capable_of: granulocyte monocyte progenitor cell granulocytopoietic cell
negatively regulated by: negative regulation of granulocyte differentiation
positively regulated by: positive regulation of granulocyte differentiation
regulated by: regulation of granulocyte differentiation