Neutrophil (Noun)
Meaning
The chief phagocytic leukocyte; stains with either basic or acid dyes.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- Neutrophils play a crucial role in the body's defense against infection by consuming and eliminating foreign substances.
- A high neutrophil count often indicates that the body is responding to an infection or inflammation.
- The neutrophil is a type of white blood cell that is characterized by the presence of multilobed nuclei.
- A recent study focused on understanding the mechanisms by which neutrophils undergo apoptosis to prevent excessive inflammation.
- An increase in neutrophil count can be seen in patients with acute bacterial infections, as these cells are quickly mobilized to the site of infection.