Polymorphonuclear

Pronunciation: /ˈpɑˌɫiˌmɔɹfˈoʊˈnukɫiɝ/

Polymorphonuclear (adjective)

  1. Describing a type of white blood cell with a nucleus that has many shapes.

Examples

  • Polymorphonuclear cells play a crucial role in the immune response.
  • Polymorphonuclear cells help fight infections in the body.

Common collocations: polymorphonuclear leukocytes, polymorphonuclear response

Synonyms of Polymorphonuclear

Formal