Polymorphonuclear leukocyte
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| Polymorphonuclear leukocyte | |
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| Term | Polymorphonuclear leukocyte |
| Short definition | polymorphonuclear leukocyte - (pronounced) (PAH-lee-MOR-foh-NOO-klee-er LOO-koh-side) A type of immune cell that contains granules (small particles) of enzymes that are released in infections, allergic reactions, and asthma. Neutrophils, eosinophils and basophils are polymorphonuclear leukocytes. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
polymorphonuclear leukocyte - (pronounced) (PAH-lee-MOR-foh-NOO-klee-er LOO-koh-side) A type of immune cell that contains granules (small particles) of enzymes that are released in infections, allergic reactions, and asthma. Neutrophils, eosinophils and basophils are polymorphonuclear leukocytes. A polymorphonuclear leukocyte is a type of white blood cell. Also called granular leukocytes, granulocytes and PMN
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