basophile

noun

Meaning

A type of white blood cell that plays a role in the body's immune response, particularly in allergic reactions, characterized by its ability to be stained by basic dyes.

Examples

The laboratory report indicated a slight increase in the patient's basophile count.
Basophiles are the least common type of granulocyte found in human blood.

Synonyms: basophil, white blood cell, granulocyte, leukocyte

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basophile

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈbeɪ.sə.faɪl/

Definition

A type of white blood cell that plays a role in the body's immune response, particularly in allergic reactions, characterized by its ability to be stained by basic dyes.

Examples

The laboratory report indicated a slight increase in the patient's basophile count.
Basophiles are the least common type of granulocyte found in human blood.

Synonyms of basophile

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