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