Definition

A type of white blood cell that contains small particles or granules in its cytoplasm, which play a role in the immune response.

Example

Granulocytes are important for fighting infections in the body.

Conversation

Hey, do you know what a granulocyte is?

I think it's a type of white blood cell, right?

Exactly! They have granules in their cytoplasm.

That's interesting! I never knew white blood cells could be so complex.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Granulocyte → It is formed from "granulum" (from Latin, meaning small grain) and "cyte" (from Greek "kytos", meaning cell). The word describes a type of cell that contains small granules in its cytoplasm.

Memory Tip

Think of 'small grain' ('granulum') to remember that a granulocyte is a cell with tiny granules inside.

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