Final answer:
The name for occasional basophilic nuclear remnants visible within cytoplasm is Howell-Jolly bodies, which can be found in basophils, a type of white blood cell with prominent granules that stain with basic dyes.
Step-by-step explanation:
The occasional, basophilic nuclear remnants visible within the cytoplasm of certain cells, such as basophils, are known as Howell-Jolly bodies. Basophils are identified by their heavy, dense, dark purple granules that may sometimes obscure the two-lobed nucleus. These granulocytes are a type of white blood cell characterized by their ability to stain with basic (alkaline) dyes due to the presence of basophilic granules within the cytoplasm. In general, basophils are less than one percent of the total leukocyte count and range from 8-10 µm in diameter.
These large, dark blue granules in basophils can make the nucleus difficult to see under a microscope, making the basophilic stippling, such as Howell-Jolly bodies, less distinguishable. Nonetheless, these nuclear remnants are an important diagnostic clue and can be seen in various blood disorders or following splenectomy.