acidophil
English
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edit- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /əˈsɪdəfɪl/
- (General American) IPA(key): /əˈsɪdəfɪl/
Noun
editacidophil (plural acidophils)
- (immunology) An eosinophil; a white blood cell responsible for combating infection by parasites in the body.
- One of the endocrine acidophilic cells of the adenohypophysis, including somatotrophs and lactotrophs.
Synonyms
edit- (endocrine acidophilic cell of the adenohypophysis): alpha cell
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Adjective
editacidophil (strong nominative masculine singular acidophiler, comparative acidophiler, superlative am acidophilsten)
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