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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.
Neutrophils are white blood cells. There are five white blood cells in all. The other four are basophils, eosinophils, lymphocytes and monocytes. Neutrophil levels will appear abnormal on the WBC (white blood cell) count test if there is a condition of any kind affecting the immune system. However, certain conditions primarily affect neutrophils, including neutropenia. There are multiple types of neutropenia: 1  Febrile. 2  Cyclical. 3  Congenital.