neutrophils

neutrophils
The major class of white blood cells in human peripheral blood. They have a multi-lobed nucleus and neutrophilic granules, are phagocytes and have an important role in killing extracellular pathogens. Short for: polymorphonuclear neutrophilic leucocytes

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