stainable only with neutral dyes: describes cells or tissues that are readily stainable only with chemically neutral dyes, e.g. white blood cells
noun (pluralneu·tro·phils)
Definition:
common white blood cell: the most common type of white blood cell in vertebrates, responsible for protecting the body against infection and stainable with neutral dyes
[Late 19th century. < Latin neutr-, stem of neuter (see neuter)]
