English Explanatory Dictionary

neutrophil

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of a cell: being more easily or more fully stained by neutral dyes than by acidic or alkaline (basic) ones.
noun
  1. Such a cell, especially a particular type of white blood cell.

Pronunciation

/ˈnjuːtɹəfɪl/

Word forms

neutrophil neutrophils

Etymology

From German Neutrophil, from neutro- (“neutro-”) + -phil (“-phile”), equivalent to neutro- + -phil.

Synonyms

neutrophil granulocyte neutrophilic granulocyte

Derived words

antineutrophil myeloneutrophil neutropenia neutrophilic
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