eosinophilia
Noun: A medical condition characterized by an abnormally high number of eosinophils (a type of white blood cell) in the bloodstream. It is typically a sign or symptom of an allergic reaction, parasitic infection, or certain other diseases.
Eosinophilia is used as a medical term to describe a specific laboratory finding or symptom. * The patient's persistent rash and cough led the doctor to order a blood test, which revealed eosinophilia. * Eosinophilia is often investigated to identify underlying causes like asthma or drug allergies.
- The diagnostic report noted significant eosinophilia, prompting further tests for parasites.
- Chronic eosinophilia can sometimes indicate an autoimmune disorder.
- Tropical pulmonary eosinophilia: A specific syndrome related to filarial parasite infection.
- Idiopathic hypereosinophilic syndrome: A condition of persistent, marked eosinophilia where no underlying cause can be found.
- Eosinophil (noun): The type of white blood cell that is increased in eosinophilia.
- Eosinophilic (adjective): Relating to or characterized by eosinophils or eosinophilia. (e.g., ).
- Elevated eosinophil count
- Eosinophil leukocytosis
Eosinophilia itself is not a disease but a hematologic finding that points to an underlying pathological process. It is commonly associated with allergic states (such as hay fever or asthma), helminthic (parasitic worm) infections, and some skin conditions.
- a symptom of allergic states; increased eosinophils in the blood