polymorphonuclear leukocyte

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-006802",
  "term": "polymorphonuclear leukocyte",
  "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 polymorphonuclear leukocytes. A polymorphonuclear leukocyte is a type of white blood cell. Also called granular leukocyte, granulocyte, and PMN.",
  "synonyms": [
    "granular leukocyte",
    "granulocyte",
    "PMN"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/polymorphonuclear-leukocyte/"
}