Healthcare Cost & Utilization Project (HCUP) - (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)) Details Family of healthcare databases and related software tools and products that provide national information and data on patient-level health care.
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.
A neutrophil is a type of white blood cell that helps fight infection. Having too few neutrophils increases the risk of infection. Granulocytes. A type of immune cell that has granules (small particles) with enzymes that are released during infections, allergic reactions, and asthma.