(of a leucocyte) having a lobed or segmented nucleus
See also polymorph (sense 3)
polymorphonuclear in American English
(ˌpɑlɪˌmɔrfoʊˈnukliər; ˌpɑlɪˌmɔrfoʊˈnjukliər)
adjective
having a lobed nucleus, as the neutrophils
polymorphonuclear in American English
(ˌpɑliˌmɔrfəˈnuːkliər, -ˈnjuː-, or, by metathesis -kjələr)
adjective
Biology(of a leukocyte)
having a lobulate nucleus
Word origin
[1895–1900; poly- + morpho- + nuclear]This word is first recorded in the period 1895–1900. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: Marxism, apothecaries' measure, backstage, cutback, frame of referencepoly- is a combining form with the meanings “much, many” and, in chemistry, “polymeric,”used in the formation of compound words. Other words that use the affix poly- include: polyandrous, polyculture, polyethylene
Examples of 'polymorphonuclear' in a sentence
polymorphonuclear
This antibody specifically adheres to polymorphonuclear leukocytes in immunostained human tissues.
J.-O. Häggblom, A. B. Jokilammi-Siltanen, H. Peuravuori, T. J. Nevalainen 1996, 'Time-resolved fluoroimmunoassay for bactericidal/permeability-increasing protein',Mediators of Inflammationhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1155/S0962935196000087. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Polymorphonuclear leukocytes were the predominant infiltrating cells in the aqueous humor of fungal keratitis.
Yingnan Zhang, Qingfeng Liang, Yang Liu, Zhiqiang Pan, Christophe Baudouin, AntoineLabbé, Qingxian Lu 2018, 'Expression of cytokines in aqueous humor from fungal keratitis patients', BMC Ophthalmologyhttp://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12886-018-0754-x. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Polymorphonuclear neutrophils have been described as the earliest inflammatory cells to arrive in ischemic tissue.
Larissa Fonseca da Cunha Sousa, Fernanda Matos Coelho, David Henrique Rodrigues, AllineCristina Campos, Luciola da Silva Barcelos, Mauro Martins Teixeira, Milene AlvarengaRachid, Antonio Lucio Teixeira 2013, 'Blockade of CXCR1/2 chemokine receptors protects against brain damage in ischemicstroke in mice', Clinicshttp://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1807-59322013000300018. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Polymorphonuclear neutrophils play an important role in host defense mechanism.
Samtani J, Wagle S, Irani S, Kshirsagar N 1991, 'Micromethod for PMN function studies in neonates.', Journal of Postgraduate Medicinehttp://www.jpgmonline.com/article.asp?issn=0022-3859;year=1991;volume=37;issue=3;spage=160;epage=2;aulast=Samtani. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Polymorphonuclear neutrophils make about 60-70% of all leucocytes in adults.
Janković Slobodan M. 2016, 'Neutropenia induced by non-cytotoxic drugs', Racionalna Terapijahttp://scindeks-clanci.ceon.rs/data/pdf/1821-0538/2016/1821-05381601029J.pdf. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Histopathological features included necrosis, suppurative inflammation, and polymorphonuclear and mononuclear inflammatory infiltrates.
Paula Portella Della Terra, Anderson Messias Rodrigues, Geisa Ferreira Fernandes,Angela Satie Nishikaku, Eva Burger, Zoilo Pires de Camargo 2017, 'Exploring virulence and immunogenicity in the emerging pathogen Sporothrix brasiliensis.',PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseaseshttp://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5595342?pdf=render. Retrieved from PLOS CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
A moderate inflammatory reaction was primarily composed of polymorphonuclear cells and macrophages.
Samanta Aires Celeste, Sheila Canevese Rahal, Oduvaldo Câmara Marques Pereira-Júnior,Julio Lopes Sequeira, Simone Macedo Melo 2010, 'Resposta tecidual a implantes de discos de poliuretana de mamona nas formas pré-moldadaou biomassa moldada Tissue reaction to premolded or molded biomass disks of polyurethanescontaining castor oil', Pesquisa Veterinária Brasileirahttp://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0100-736X2010001200015. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Neither infiltration of polymorphonuclear neutrophils or lymphocytes was detected in retinas.
Xi-Qin Ding, Alexander B Quiambao, J Browning Fitzgerald, Mark J Cooper, Shannon MConley, Muna I Naash 2009, 'Ocular delivery of compacted DNA-nanoparticles does not elicit toxicity in the mouseretina.', PLoS ONEhttp://europepmc.org/articles/PMC2756629?pdf=render. Retrieved from PLOS CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Renal biopsy confirmed a tubulointerstitial nephritis, with acute tubulitis, polymorphonuclear infiltration, and microabscesses.
Alessia Paladini, Vittorio Venturoli, Giovanni Mosconi, Loretta Zambianchi, LuigiSerra, Enrico Valletta 2013, 'Tubulointerstitial Nephritis and Uveitis Syndrome in a Twelve-Year-Old Girl', Case Reports in Pediatricshttp://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/652043. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
The carotenoid bixin attenuated renal injury, characterized by increased polymorphonuclear infiltration.
Lucéia F. Souza, Carlos Henrique Pagno, Niara da S. Medeiros, Sílvia Barbosa, PaulaC.P. dos Santos, Alessandro Rios, Matilde Achaval, Erna V. de Jong 2016, 'The effect of the carotenoid bixin and annatto seeds on hematological markers andnephrotoxicity in rats subjected to chronic treatment with cisplatin', Revista Brasileira de Farmacognosiahttp://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0102695X16300138. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)