Polymorphonuclear leukocyte

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Polymorphonuclear leukocyte
TermPolymorphonuclear leukocyte
Short definitionpolymorphonuclear 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. 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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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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