heterophil

adjective

1. Also het·er·o·phil·ic. Immunology. (of an antibody) having an affinity for an antigen other than its specific antigen.

noun

2. Cell Biology. a neutrophil.

n.

1. A granulocyte; in humans, a neutrophil.

adj.

1. Relating to heterogenetic antigens or to antibodies directed against such antigens.