Definition of neutrophilic in US English:
neutrophilic
adjectiveˌn(y)o͞otrəˈfilik
Physiology 1(of a cell or its contents) readily stained only by neutral dyes.
we investigated the in vitro control of MRSA by neutrophilic granulocytes because they contribute to abscess formation
Example sentencesExamples
- Histological findings include cellular infiltration with mixed round cells, neutrophilic in majority and disorganization of crypts with branching and dilatation.
- Third, combined eosinophilic and neutrophilic airway inflammation may enhance eosinophilic degranulation through neutrophil protease activity.
- In three patients additional infiltration of neutrophilic leukocytes was present, suggesting histologic evidence of infection.
- Absolute cell counts of macrophages, lymphocytes, and eosinophilic and neutrophilic granulocytes were calculated.
- Peripheral blood eosinophil and neutrophilic percentages were measured by standard automated cell counter.
- 1.1 (of a medical condition) characterized by the presence of unusually high numbers of neutrophilic cells.
acute lung injury is characterized by neutrophilic inflammation and increased lung permeability
Origin
Late 19th century: from neutral + -philic (see -philia).