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From German eosinophil, as eosin (rose dye) [from Ancient Greek ἠώς (ēṓs, dawn) + -in] + -o- + -phile.

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  • IPA(key): /i.əˈsɪnəˌfɪl/

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eosinophil (plural eosinophils)

  1. (cytology, immunology) A white blood cell responsible for combating infection by parasites in the body.

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eosinophil (not comparable)

  1. Alternative form of eosinophilic

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