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Medical Definition of Neutrophil. Neutrophil: A type of white blood cell, a granulocyte that is filled with microscopic granules, little sacs containing enzymes that digest microorganisms. Also known as polymorphonuclear leukocyte or poly.
Neutrophils are the most abundant type of white blood cell in circulation and represent the bodyâs first line of defense against invading bacteria. Neutrophils can release substances that kill bacteria and can also eat bacteria through the process of phagocytosis. Dr. Ken Miyasaki from UCLA explains that neutrophils also release a number of substances involved in the inflammatory response. After injury, neutrophils are recruited to sites of inflammation where they prevent infection and also help to recruit other inflammatory cells to sites of inflammation.