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Neutrophils<br />
(leucocytes polymorphonuclear)<br />
• Percentage: 60-75% of total leucocytes.<br />
• Shape: spherical<br />
• Size: 10-12 um.<br />
• Nucleus:-<br />
• Single, dark stained and segmented (2-5<br />
segments connected by fine chromatin threads.<br />
• About 60% of female nuetrophils have Barr<br />
bodies attached to their nuclei.<br />
• Cytoplasm:- contains fine neutrophilic<br />
granules.<br />
Dr. Amal M. Moustafa, , Department of Histology & Cytology
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