Dictionary of Cancer Terms
View in Spanish: Leucocito granular
Granular leukocyte (GRAN-yoo-lur LOO-koh-site)
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 granular leukocytes. A granular leukocyte is a type of white blood cell. Also called granulocyte, PMN, and polymorphonuclear leukocyte.
Source: National Cancer Institute Dictionary of Cancer Terms, available at www.cancer.gov/dictionary.