a white cell of the immune system characterized by the ability to ingest (phagocytize) foreign material A granulocyte is identified under the microscope by the presence of many granules Neutrophils, eosinophils and basophils are examples of granulocytes
leukocyte with a variable-shaped nucleus and a cytoplasm possessing enzyme-containing granules There are three types: neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils These cells are involved in the immune defense against pathogens, parasites, and allergens