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Medical Definition of Neutrophil. Neutrophil: A type of white blood cell, a granulocyte that is filled with microscopic granules, little sacs containing enzymes that digest microorganisms. Also known as polymorphonuclear leukocyte or poly.
background. A neutrophil is a granulocyte (a type of white blood cell) that is designed to fight off infections and diseases that enter the body. Neutrophils, along with eosinophils and basophils, are members of the polymorphonuclear cells (PMNs).ackground. A neutrophil is a granulocyte (a type of white blood cell) that is designed to fight off infections and diseases that enter the body. Neutrophils, along with eosinophils and basophils, are members of the polymorphonuclear cells (PMNs).