1. polymorphonuclear - Noun
2. polymorphonuclear - Adjective
polymorphonuclear (not comparable)
(of leucocytes) Having a nucleus with lobes of diverse shapes
polymorphonuclear (plural polymorphonuclears)
Such a leucocyte; a neutrophil
Synonyms: (initialism) PMN, polymorphonuclear cell, polymorphonuclear leukocyte, PMN cell, PMN leukocyte
SLS affects immune cells, including polymorphonuclear leukocytes and lymphocytes, and is thought to prevent the host immune system from clearing infection. Source: Internet
Generation of a factor chemotactic for polymorphonuclear leukocytes. Source: Internet
In particular, the host’s polymorphonuclear leukocytes produce an oxidative burst to defend against the invading bacteria, and this response can kill bacteria by damaging their DNA. Source: Internet