polymorphonuclear

adj, noun — 2 senses

polymorphonuclear

adj

Etymology From poly- + morpho- + nuclear.

1

Of leucocytes Having a nucleus with lobes of diverse shapes

Derived terms
polymorphonucleated
Related terms
polynuclear

polymorphonuclear

noun

Etymology From poly- + morpho- + nuclear.

1

Such a leucocyte; a neutrophil

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