A type of phagocyte, or white blood cell.
They are an important part of the immune system, and their role is to engulf and destroy invading bacteria.
A type of leucocyte or white blood cell (see LEUCOCYTES; BLOOD).
n. a variety of *granulocyte (a type of white blood cell) distinguished by a lobed nucleus and the presence in its cytoplasm of fine granules that stain purple with *Romanowsky stains. It is capable of ingesting and killing bacteria and provides an important defence against infection. There are normally 2.0–7.5 × 109 neutrophils per litre of blood. See also polymorph.
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