Definition of "neutrophils" []

• Plural form of neutrophil. (noun)

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• "The molecules induced by the type-1 interferon were present in cells called neutrophils, which are abundant in the blood but have received little attention from TB researchers until now."
• "Studies show that when Ingenol mebutate is applied to the skin it not only kills the cancerous cells but also recruits white blood cells known as neutrophils that appear to reduce the risk of relapse by destroying any residual malignant cells that could allow the tumour to re-grow."
• "Unlike Pfizer's tofacitinib, Vertex's VX-509 showed no decrease in levels of infection fighting white blood cells, known as neutrophils."