Neutrophile (Noun)
Meaning
The chief phagocytic leukocyte; stains with either basic or acid dyes.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- Neutrophiles are a type of white blood cell that play a crucial role in protecting the body against infection.
- The presence of neutrophiles in the blood sample helped the doctor diagnose the patient's bacterial infection.
- Neutrophiles are highly mobile cells that quickly migrate to the site of infection in the body.
- A significant increase in neutrophiles in the blood can be an indication of a severe infection or inflammation.
- The lab technician carefully examined the blood smear to identify the neutrophiles and determine their count.