neutrophile

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Word: Neutrophile

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A neutrophile is a type of white blood cell (also called a leukocyte) that plays a crucial role in the immune system. It helps the body fight infections by engulfing and destroying bacteria and other harmful substances. Neutrophiles are the most common type of white blood cells and can be identified by how they respond to different dyes in laboratory tests.

Usage Instructions:

• Use "neutrophile" in medical or biological contexts, particularly when discussing the immune system or blood cells.
• This word is often used in scientific writing or discussions about health and medicine.

Example:

• "The doctor explained that neutrophiles are essential for fighting off infections in our body."

Advanced Usage:

In advanced discussions, you may find neutrophiles referred to in the context of immunology, pathology, or clinical diagnosis. For example: - "A decrease in neutrophile counts can indicate a compromised immune system."

Word Variants:

• Neutrophilia: A condition characterized by an increased number of neutrophiles in the blood.
• Neutropenia: A condition where there are fewer neutrophiles than normal, which can increase the risk of infections.

Different Meanings:

In general contexts, "neutrophile" primarily refers to the white blood cell type. There are no other meanings in everyday language.

Synonyms:

• None directly, but related terms include "white blood cell," "leukocyte," and "phagocyte."

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

There are no idioms or phrasal verbs directly related to "neutrophile" as it is a technical term in biology and medicine.

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Noun

1. the chief phagocytic leukocyte; stains with either basic or acid dyes

Synonyms

• neutrophil