Definition of neutrophil in English:
neutrophil
noun ˈnjuːtrə(ʊ)fɪlˈn(j)utrəfɪl
Physiology A neutrophilic white blood cell.
Example sentencesExamples
- This removal of apoptotic neutrophils by macrophage phagocytosis is a critical process for the resolution of inflammation.
- Of particular interest was phagocytosis of platelets by neutrophils.
- Necrotic material admixed with neutrophils and erythrocytes was present in the background.
- A variety of white blood cells called neutrophils contain elastase, an enzyme that can digest elastin.
- Macrophages, lymphocytes, neutrophils, and eosinophils were counted.
Definition of neutrophil in US English:
neutrophil
nounˈn(y)o͞otrəfilˈn(j)utrəfɪl
Physiology A neutrophilic white blood cell.
Example sentencesExamples
- This removal of apoptotic neutrophils by macrophage phagocytosis is a critical process for the resolution of inflammation.
- Macrophages, lymphocytes, neutrophils, and eosinophils were counted.
- A variety of white blood cells called neutrophils contain elastase, an enzyme that can digest elastin.
- Of particular interest was phagocytosis of platelets by neutrophils.
- Necrotic material admixed with neutrophils and erythrocytes was present in the background.