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Neutrophils

Also known as PMN (for polymorphonuclear), it belongs to the myeloid (granulocytic) cell lineage. Neutrophils usually increase in blood secondary to infection (esp. bacterial). As opposed to eosinophils and basophils, the granules in neutrophils are neutral (light pink) in color.
Atlas Link: Segmented Neutrophil
Neutrophils – Figure 1
Neutrophils – Figure 1
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