What are polymorphs in white blood cells?

As part of your annual physical, your doctor may order a complete blood count (CBC) to evaluate your overall health. This is a very important test that measures your white blood cells. Your white blood cells play a critical role in your fight against the flu and other viruses and infections. read more

Polymorphonuclear (PMN) cells refer to the group of white cells known as granulocytes. The three types of granulocytes are; Their names are derived from their staining pattern on a (Wright’s) blood film. read more

Polymorphs are one of the constituent of white blood cells in the blood. They are also commonly referred as neutrophils. In some diseases their level elevates than normal while in few other diseases the level decreases than normal range. Polymorphs are considered to be the bodyguards in body. read more

Polymorph' is the short name for polymorphonuclear granulocytes. The term 'granulocyte' was coined during the light microscope days, when it the various white blood cells had to be identified. The first step in this process was usually to identify whether or not the white cell in question had 'granules' or not. read more