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The chief phagocytic leukocyte
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neutrophil
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WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. the chief phagocytic leukocyte; stains with either basic or acid dyes [syn: neutrophile ]
Wikipedia
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Neutrophil (also known as neutrophils or occasionally neutrocytes ) are the most abundant type of granulocytes and the most abundant (40% to 75%) type of white blood cells in most mammals. They form an essential part of the innate immune system . Its functionality ...
Wiktionary
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a. (context biology medicine English) Of a cell: being more easily or more fully stained by neutral dyes than by acidic or alkaline (basic) ones. n. (context biology medicine English) Such a cell, especially a white blood cell.
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Neutrophil \Neu"tro*phil\, Neutrophile \Neu"tro*phile\, n. [L. neuter + Gr. ? loving.] (Physiol.) One of a group of leukocytes whose granules stain only with neutral dyes; it is the chief phagocytic leukocyte in the circulating blood, comprising from 54% ...
Usage examples of neutrophil.
There was an almost total absence of neutrophil polymorphonuclear leucocytes.
While waiting for results from the blood and urine cultures, his neutrophil count tripled.
Twice a day I give Kate growth factor shots in the thigh, a necessity until her neutrophil count tops one thousand.