polymorphonuclear

Speech parts

1. polymorphonuclear - Noun

2. polymorphonuclear - Adjective

Meaning

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

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Examples

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

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