
Meaning of EOSINOPHIL
| Pronunciation: | | `eeu'sinufil
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WordNet Dictionary |
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[n] a leukocyte readily stained with eosin |
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EOSINOPHIL is a 10 letter word that starts with E. |
| | Synonyms: | | eosinophile |
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| | See Also: | | leucocyte, leukocyte, WBC, white blood cell, white blood corpuscle, white cell, white corpuscle | |
Biology Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | A type of granular leukocyte that is an amoeba-like scavenger that disposes of cellular debris. This cell takes its name from the fact that it can be stained with eosin. People with parasitic infections typically have increased numbers of these cells in their bloodstream. |
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