A.D.A.M. Medical Encyclopedia
Granulocyte
Definition
Granulocytes are a type of white blood cell that includes neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils. They help fight bacterial infections. Persons who have reduced numbers of granulocytes are more suspectible to frequent and severe infections.
Review Date: 6/20/2007
Reviewed By: Arnold L. Lentnek, MD, Division of Infectious Disease, Kennestone Hospital, Marietta, GA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
Reviewed By: Arnold L. Lentnek, MD, Division of Infectious Disease, Kennestone Hospital, Marietta, GA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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