Eosinophilic
Eosinophilic
Eosinophilic (pronunciation: ee-oh-sin-oh-fil-ik) is an adjective that refers to the presence, activity, or staining characteristics of eosinophils, a type of white blood cell that plays a crucial role in the body's immune response. The term is derived from the Greek words "eos" meaning "dawn" and "philos" meaning "loving", referring to the cell's affinity for eosin, a red dye used in staining procedures.
Etymology
The term "eosinophilic" is derived from the Greek words "eos" meaning "dawn" and "philos" meaning "loving". This refers to the cell's affinity for eosin, a red dye used in staining procedures. Eosinophils were named for their love of eosin, as they take up the dye readily during staining, appearing bright red under a microscope.
Related Terms
- Eosinophilia: A condition characterized by an abnormally high number of eosinophils in the blood or tissues.
- Eosinophilic esophagitis: A chronic immune system disease in which eosinophils build up in the esophagus.
- Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis: A rare autoimmune disease that causes inflammation in small and medium-sized blood vessels in various organs.
- Eosinophilic pneumonia: A type of pneumonia that results from an accumulation of eosinophils in the lungs.
- Eosinophilic cystitis: A rare and poorly understood inflammatory condition of the bladder characterized by the presence of eosinophils.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Eosinophilic
- Wikipedia's article - Eosinophilic
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