neutrophil

• Tipo de leucócito (glóbulo branco) que é a principal célula fagocitária do sangue, capaz de se corar tanto por corantes básicos quanto ácidos e que desempenha papel central na resposta imunológica a infecções.

A type of white blood cell that is the primary phagocytic leukocyte, capable of staining with both basic and acid dyes, and plays a key role in the immune response to infection.

1. White blood cell typeC1formalmedical

   The most abundant type of white blood cell in humans, which acts as a primary defender against infection by engulfing and destroying bacteria and other foreign particles.

   Tipo de leucócito

   • Neutrophils are the first responders to a bacterial infection.
   • A high neutrophil count often indicates an active infection in the body.
   • The laboratory report showed an elevated level of neutrophils.