eosinophil
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From German eosinophil, as eosin (rose dye) [from Ancient Greek ἠώς (ēṓs, “dawn”) + -in] + -o- + -phile.
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
eosinophil (plural eosinophils)
- (cytology, immunology) A white blood cell responsible for combating infection by parasites in the body.
Synonyms[edit]
Hypernyms[edit]
- granulocyte
- multinuclear leukocyte
- polymorphonuclear leukocyte
- PMN
- PML
Derived terms[edit]
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Translations[edit]
type of white blood cell
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Adjective[edit]
eosinophil (not comparable)
- Alternative form of eosinophilic