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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.
A neutrophil is one type of a white blood cell (leukocyte/leucocyte) that assists the body's immune system to ward off disease.From 40 - 60% of the white blood cells in an healthy human are neutrophils. Their purpose is to aid removal of noxious stimuli that cause cell death (necrosis) that lead to inflammation. neutrophil is a leukocyte that has phagocytic activities and consumes foreign microbes and particles. Neutrophils engulf and destroy bacteria coated with complement proteins or antibodies. Neutrophils are type of granular leukocytes and are the first to respond to bacterial invasion.