neutrophil
Description
A type of granulocyte (white blood cell) that helps defend the body against bacteria, viruses and types of fungus.
Neutrophils are a type of phagocyte (a white blood cell that surrounds and kills bacteria or micro-organisms, eats foreign material, removes old or damaged cells and helps to boost the immune system).
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