GranulocyteJAMA A cell type of the immune system. Granulocytes are filled with granules of toxic chemicals that enable them to digest microorganisms. Basophils, neutrophils, and eosinophils are examples of granulocytes. See also Basophil; Eosinophil; Neutrophil.
a type of white blood cell (basophil, eosinophil,
neutrophil) that contains granules of toxic chemicals that are released
to fight microorganisms.
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