plural of neutrophile

plural of neutrophil

(biology, medicine) Of a cell: being more easily or more fully stained by neutral dyes than by acidic or alkaline (basic) ones.

(biology, medicine) Such a cell, especially a particular type of white blood cell.

Of or pertaining to neutrophils / In microscopy and chemistry, not staining strongly with acidic or alkaline stains, but staining strongly with pH-neutral stains

(biology) Any organism that thrives in a relatively neutral pH.