PMN
Term · Oncology and biomedicine · MLC-T-ONC-006765
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 PMNs. A PMN is a type of white blood cell. Also called granular leukocyte, granulocyte, and polymorphonuclear leukocyte.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ONC-006765 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oncology and biomedicine |
| Expansions | granular leukocyte; granulocyte; polymorphonuclear leukocyte |
| References | NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-ONC-006765",
"term": "PMN",
"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 PMNs. A PMN is a type of white blood cell. Also called granular leukocyte, granulocyte, and polymorphonuclear leukocyte.",
"expansions": [
"granular leukocyte",
"granulocyte",
"polymorphonuclear leukocyte"
],
"references": [
"NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
],
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/pmn/"
}
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