basophile

ba·so·phil

B b

Definitions of basophile word

noun basophile Biology. a basophilic cell, tissue, organism, or substance. 1
noun basophile Anatomy. a white blood cell having a two-lobed nucleus and basophilic granules in its cytoplasm. 1
adjective basophile having an affinity for basic stains. 1
noun basophile (cytology) basophil (cell). 0
adjective basophile basophilic. 0

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

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

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preposition

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determiner

exclamation

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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