Definition of "granulocytes" [granulocytes]

• Plural form of granulocyte. (noun)

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• "Children born with this condition lack neutrophils (a type of white blood cell that is important in fighting infection, also called granulocytes)."
• "The treatment will involve transfusing specific white blood cells, called granulocytes, from select donors, into patients with advanced forms of cancer."
• ""So you can have a normal white count, but what you are actually missing is a bunch of cells called granulocytes, which are critical when it comes to fighting off infections," he said."