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