The term 40 polymorphonuclear leukocyte; or polymorphic, and abbreviated leukocyte, PMN ) It refers generically to all granulocytes immune leukocytes and neutrophil leukocytes. In spite of this is considered that it is only correct to refer to neutrophils.They are cells of the immune system, characterized by an elongated nucleus which holds 3-5 lobes separated by thin strands of chromatin. All variants of this cell have granules in the cytoplasm. In addition, they have the ability to move and feed using pseudopodia, i.e. through an extension of the cytoplasm.
