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polymorphonuclear Definition

poly·morpho·nu·clear (päl′i môr′fō no̵̅o̅′klē ər, -nyo̵̅o̅′-)

adjective

having a lobed nucleus, as the neutrophils

polymorphonuclear Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • leukocytes: Extracts of feverfew inhibit granule secretion in blood platelets and polymorphonuclear leukocytes.
  • leucocyte: For the purposes of these guidelines, removal of polymorphonuclear leucocytes, red cells and plasma shall be considered as minimal manipulation.
  • cell: The monocytes ( 5 % ) are phagocytic cells like the polymorphonuclear cells.