basophil

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basophil

A scientist looks through a microscope at a slide containing a single large basophil cell.

Definition

Noun: 1. A type of white blood cell: A basophil is a granulocyte (a leukocyte with granules in its cytoplasm) whose granules stain readily with basic dyes. Basophils are involved in inflammatory and allergic reactions.

Usage
  • Basophils are a component of the immune system.
  • The term is used primarily in medical, biological, and hematological contexts to describe a specific cell type.
  • It is often discussed in relation to blood tests, immune responses, and conditions like allergies or asthma.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • A high count of basophils in a blood test may indicate an allergic response.
    • The scientist studied the role of the basophil in the inflammatory process.
    • Histamine is one of the chemicals released by basophils.
Advanced Usage
  • Basophil activation test: A laboratory test used to diagnose allergies by measuring the activation of basophils when exposed to a suspected allergen.
    • The basophil activation test is a useful tool for diagnosing drug allergies.
Variants and Related Words
  • Basophilic (adjective): Referring to cells, tissues, or substances that are easily stained by basic dyes.
    • The cytoplasm showed basophilic staining under the microscope.
  • Basophilia (noun): An increase in the number of basophils in the blood.
    • The patient's basophilia was linked to a chronic inflammatory condition.
Synonyms
  • Basophilic granulocyte: A more descriptive technical synonym.
  • Mast cell (related concept): A similar type of cell found in tissues (not in circulation) that also releases histamine and is involved in allergic responses. While functionally related, a mast cell is not a synonym for a basophil, as they are distinct cell types.
Notes on Meaning

The word "basophil" has a single, specific meaning in biology and medicine. It is derived from its staining characteristic: "baso-" (attracted to base/basic dyes) + "-phil" (loving or having an affinity for). It does not have idiomatic or phrasal verb uses.

basophil

A scientist looks through a microscope at a slide containing a single large basophil cell.

Noun
  1. a leukocyte with basophilic granules easily stained by basic stains

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