Noun neutrophil has 1 sense

1. neutrophil, neutrophile - the chief phagocytic leukocyte; stains with either basic or acid dyes
   --₁ is a kind of leukocyte, leucocyte, white blood cell, white cell, white blood corpuscle, white corpuscle, WBC
   --₁ has particulars: microphage
   

Neutrophil

A neutrophil is a type of white blood cell that plays a crucial role in the immune system's defense against infections.

Senses

1. Noun

   A neutrophil is a type of granulocyte that is characterized by its ability to engulf and destroy bacteria.

   Example sentence: Neutrophils are the most abundant type of white blood cells in the body.

Usages

• Popular

  In popular usage, the term neutrophil is commonly associated with the body's defense against bacterial infections.

  Example sentence: The infected wound showed a high neutrophil count, indicating an ongoing bacterial infection.

• Local

  In local medical terminology, neutrophil is often referred to as a polymorphonuclear leukocyte.

  Example sentence: The doctor ordered a complete blood count to check the patient's neutrophil levels.

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