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neutrophil

 

[ ˈnjuːtrəfɪl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

biology, medicine

Neutrophils are a type of white blood cell essential for the immune response. They are the most abundant type of granulocytes and are a key component of the innate immune system, responding quickly to sites of infection and damage.

Synonyms

PMN, polymorphonuclear leukocyte, segs

Examples of usage

  • Neutrophils play a crucial role in fighting bacterial infections.
  • A low neutrophil count can indicate an increased risk of infection.
  • The patient's neutrophils were elevated due to the inflammation.
  • Neutrophil function is vital for effective wound healing.

Translations

Translations of the word "neutrophil" in other languages:

🇵🇹 neutrófilo

🇮🇳 न्यूट्रोफिल

🇩🇪 Neutrophil

🇮🇩 neutrofil

🇺🇦 нейтрофіл

🇵🇱 neutrofil

🇯🇵 好中球

🇫🇷 neutrophile

🇪🇸 neutrófilo

🇹🇷 nötrofil

🇰🇷 호중구

🇸🇦 العدلة

🇨🇿 neutrofil

🇸🇰 neutrofil

🇨🇳 中性粒细胞

🇸🇮 neutrofil

🇮🇸 hvítt blóðkorn

🇰🇿 нейтрофил

🇬🇪 ნეიტროფილი

🇦🇿 neutrofil

🇲🇽 neutrófilo

Etymology

The term 'neutrophil' comes from the Greek words 'neutro-', meaning neutral, and 'philos', meaning loving. It was first coined in the late 19th century when scientists were identifying various types of blood cells. Neutrophils are characterized by their neutral-staining granules in the cytoplasm, which distinguishes them from other types of white blood cells. Their main function is to respond rapidly to infections, particularly bacterial, making them an essential part of the body's defense mechanism. Over time, research on neutrophils has expanded to explore their roles beyond mere infection control, including their involvement in tissue repair, chronic inflammation, and even their potential role in autoimmune diseases.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,719, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.