Neutrophils (also known as Neutrophil, Polymorphonuclear Neutrophils): Granular leukocytes having a nucleus with three to five lobes connected by slender threads of chromatin, and cytoplasm containing fine inconspicuous granules and stainable by neutral dyes.

NIH MeSH · D009504Anatomy

Neutrophils

Also known asNeutrophil · Polymorphonuclear Neutrophils · Neutrophil, Polymorphonuclear · Polymorphonuclear Neutrophil · Leukocytes, Polymorphonuclear · Leukocyte, Polymorphonuclear · Polymorphonuclear Leukocyte · Polymorphonuclear Leukocytes · LE Cells · Cell, LE · LE Cell · Neutrophil Band Cells

Definition

Granular leukocytes having a nucleus with three to five lobes connected by slender threads of chromatin, and cytoplasm containing fine inconspicuous granules and stainable by neutral dyes.

MeSH classification

  • A11.118.637.415.583
  • A11.627.340.583
  • A11.733.689
  • A15.145.229.637.415.583
  • A15.382.490.315.583
  • A15.382.680.689

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Common questions about Neutrophils

What does Neutrophils mean in medicine?
Granular leukocytes having a nucleus with three to five lobes connected by slender threads of chromatin, and cytoplasm containing fine inconspicuous granules and stainable by neutral dyes. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Neutrophils known by any other names?
Yes. Neutrophils is also referred to as Neutrophil, Polymorphonuclear Neutrophils, Neutrophil, Polymorphonuclear, Polymorphonuclear Neutrophil in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Neutrophils sit in the medical classification?
Neutrophils falls under the broader medical category "Anatomy" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: A11.118.637.415.583, A11.627.340.583, A11.733.689). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D009504) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗