granulocyte
/ˈɡrænjəloʊˌsaɪt/
noun
- A type of white blood cell that contains small granules and helps the body fight infections, especially bacteria.
- Doctors monitor granulocyte levels in patients undergoing chemotherapy.
- A high count of granulocytes in the blood can indicate an infection.
- Granulocytes are produced in the bone marrow and released into the bloodstream.
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