Acidophil
Acidophil
Acidophil (pronunciation: /ˈæsɪdəfɪl/), also known as acidophile or acidophilic cell, is a type of cell that stains readily with acid dyes. This term is derived from the Greek words 'acidus' meaning 'acid' and 'philos' meaning 'loving'.
Etymology
The term "Acidophil" is derived from two Greek words: 'acidus', which means 'acid', and 'philos', which means 'loving'. This is due to the cell's affinity for acidic dyes, which is a characteristic feature of acidophils.
Characteristics
Acidophils are cells that have a high affinity for acidic dyes due to their cytoplasmic granules. These granules are rich in proteins and can be found in various types of cells, including some white blood cells and endocrine cells.
Types of Acidophils
There are two main types of acidophils: eosinophils and parietal cells. Eosinophils are a type of white blood cell that play a crucial role in the body's immune response, while parietal cells are found in the stomach and are responsible for secreting gastric acid.
Related Terms
- Eosinophil: A type of white blood cell that is one of the immune system components responsible for combating multicellular parasites and certain infections in vertebrates.
- Parietal cell: Cells in the stomach that produce and secrete hydrochloric acid.
- Basophil: A type of white blood cell. Basophils are the least common of the granulocytes, representing about 0.01 to 0.3 percent of circulating white blood cells.
- Neutrophil: The most abundant type of white blood cells in mammals and form an essential part of the innate immune system.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Acidophil
- Wikipedia's article - Acidophil
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