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polymorphonuclear

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polymorphonuclear /poly·mor·pho·nu·cle·ar/ (-noo´kle-er) having a nucleus so deeply lobed or so divided as to appear to be multiple.
pol·y·mor·pho·nu·cle·ar (pl-môrf-nkl-r)
adj.
Having a lobed nucleus. Used especially of neutrophilic white blood cells.
polymorphonuclear
[pol′ēmôr′fōno̅o̅′klē·ər]
Etymology: Gk, polys + morphe + L, nucleus, nut kernel
having a nucleus with a number of lobules or segments connected by a fine thread.
polymorphonuclear
1. having a nucleus so deeply lobed or so divided as to appear to be multiple.
2. a polymorphonuclear leukocyte.
polymorphonuclear neutrophil (PMN)
see neutrophil.


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