granulocytes

Synonyms:
  • polymorphonuclear leukocytes
German: Granulozyten
Japanese: 顆粒球

Haematology. Leukocytes with a multilobed nucleus and cytoplasmic granules that ingest foreign substances and produce inflammatory reactions. They are divided into three groups according to the staining properties of the granules: neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils.

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