Neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils are PMNs. A PMN is a type of white blood cell. Also called granular leukocyte, granulocyte, and polymorphonuclear leukocyte.
What does the term polymorphonuclear mean?
of a cell. : having the nucleus complexly lobed and often of varied form especially : of, relating to, or being a polymorphonuclear leukocyte.
What are the two types of neutrophils?
Neutrophils may be subdivided into segmented neutrophils and banded neutrophils (or bands). They form part of the polymorphonuclear cells family (PMNs) together with basophils and eosinophils.