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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.
Used especially of white blood cells. n. A neutrophil cell, especially an abundant type of granular white blood cell that is highly destructive of microorganisms. [ neutr(al) + -phil(e) .]. neuâ²troÂ·phileâ² (-fÄ«lâ²) , neuâ²troÂ·philâ²ic (-fÄ­lâ²Ä­k) adj. (ËnjuËtrÉËfÉªl) or neutrophile.