Etymed
neutrophilia
Definition
An abnormal condition characterized by an increased number of neutrophils in the blood
Clinical context
A 34-year-old man presents to the emergency department with fever, chills, and severe chest pain. His complete blood count reveals a white blood cell count of 18,000/μL with 75% segmented neutrophils. The elevated neutrophil count indicates an acute bacterial infection requiring immediate antibiotic treatment.
Mnemonic
Never Let Dogs Eat Beef - Neutrophils, Leukocytes, Dogs, Eosinophils, Basophils, Neutrophils