neutrophilous

adjective

neu·​troph·​i·​lous

n(y)ü‧ˈträfələs

1

: neutrophil

2

: preferring or thriving in an environment without excess of either acid or base

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary neutrophil (adjective) + English -ous

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Rhymes for neutrophilous

• scrofulous