basophil

ba·so·phil

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Definitions of basophil word

adjective basophil (of cells or cell contents) easily stained by basic dyes 3
noun basophil a basophil cell, esp a leucocyte 3
noun basophil a cell, substance, or tissue easily stained by basic dyes, as the beta cells in the anterior pituitary or certain white blood cells 3
noun basophil Biology. a basophilic cell, tissue, organism, or substance. 1
noun basophil Anatomy. a white blood cell having a two-lobed nucleus and basophilic granules in its cytoplasm. 1
adjective basophil Biology. basophilic. 1

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

First recorded in 1885-90; bas(ic dye) + -o- + -phil

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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