neutrophil

American  

[noo-truh-fil, nyoo-] / ˈnu trə fɪl, ˈnyu- /

Also neutrophile

adjective

1. (of a cell or cell part) having an affinity for neutral dyes.

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noun

1. a phagocytic white blood cell having a lobulate nucleus and neutrophil granules in the cytoplasm.

neutrophil British  

/ ˈnjuːtrəˌfaɪl, ˈnjuːtrəˌfɪl /

noun

1. a leucocyte having a lobed nucleus and a fine granular cytoplasm, which stains with neutral dyes

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adjective

1. (of cells and tissues) readily stainable by neutral dyes

Etymology

Origin of neutrophil

First recorded in 1885–90; neutro- + -phil

Example Sentences

NETs are produced through a specialised form of innate immune response known as NETosis, whereby neutrophils expel their DNA to form filamentous structures embedded with cytotoxic enzymes capable of rapidly trapping and neutralizing pathogens.

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When we removed this protein from neutrophils in mice, the arrhythmia burden after MI was reduced 12-fold.

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In patients that go on to develop CRS, Tewari explains that while there is "no bacteria, per se," the neutrophils are confused and act as though there's an invader.

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Using bulk RNA sequencing and fluorescent imaging, the researchers analyzed the animals' immune response and found that when devices with adhesive coatings were first implanted, immune cells such as neutrophils began to infiltrate the area.

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The successful therapy also reduced the number of a type of immune cell called neutrophils.

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