This word can be broken down into
roots to determine
exactly what it means:
poly- many
morpho- shaped
nucleo- nucleus
cyte- cell
So, a polymorphnucleocyte is a
cell with many-shaped
nuclei. This word is particularly used to decribe
white blood cells that grow in the
bone marrow, such as neutrophil and basophil. These cells use their many
nuclei to secrete
enzymes that break down invading
bacteria in during the process of
phagocytosis.