Neutrophilic

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or pertaining to neutrophils.

    "Histological examination showed neutrophilic or pleocellular proliferative necrotizing bronchitis and bronchiolitis in all (6 out of 6) infected steers."

  2. 2
    In microscopy and chemistry, not staining strongly with acidic or alkaline stains, but staining strongly with pH-neutral stains.

Synonyms

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neutrophilous

Example

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"Histological examination showed neutrophilic or pleocellular proliferative necrotizing bronchitis and bronchiolitis in all (6 out of 6) infected steers."

Etymology

From neutrophil + -ic.

Related phrases

neutrophilic granulocyte

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