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Definition of Neutrophils
1. Noun. (plural of neutrophil) The major class of white blood cells in human peripheral blood. They have a multi-lobed nucleus and neutrophilic granules, are phagocytes and have an important role in killing extracellular pathogens. ¹
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Definition of Neutrophils
1. neutrophil [n] - See also: neutrophil
Medical Definition of Neutrophils
1. Granular leukocytes having a nucleus with three to five lobes connected by slender threads of chromatin, and cytoplasm containing fine inconspicuous granules and stainable by neutral dyes. (12 Dec 1998)