granulocyte

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-003663",
  "term": "granulocyte",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "A type of immune cell that has granules (small particles) with enzymes that are released during infections, allergic reactions, and asthma. Neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils are granulocytes. A granulocyte is a type of white blood cell. Also called granular leukocyte, PMN, and polymorphonuclear leukocyte.",
  "synonyms": [
    "granular leukocyte",
    "PMN",
    "polymorphonuclear leukocyte"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/granulocyte/"
}