neutrophil
Such a cell, especially a particular type of white blood cellSuch a cell, especially a particular type of white blood cell.
» Neutrophils are the most abundant type of white blood cells.
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1 sensesSuch a cell, especially a particular type of white blood cell.
- the chief phagocytic leukocyte; stains with either basic or acid dyes
Examples
2 sentencesNeutrophils are the most abundant type of white blood cells.
The doctor found a high amount of neutrophils in my blood in perhaps a sign of leukemia.
Origin
From German Neutrophil, from neutro- (“neutro-”) + -phil (“-phile”), equivalent to neutro-From German Neutrophil, from neutro- (“neutro-”) + -phil (“-phile”), equivalent to neutro- + -phil.
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Forms
plural: neutrophils| Singular | neutrophil |
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Synonyms
3 synonyms- the chief phagocytic leukocyte; stains with either basic or acid dyes:neutrophile
See also
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