basophile
Histamine-releasing leukocyte
A basophile is a cell or tissue component that stains readily with basic dyes—the opposite of acidophile.
In blood, basophils are white blood cells with granules that take up basic stains, involved in allergic reactions and inflammation.
The term appears in histology and hematology: The slide showed increased basophiles in the tissue sample.
Also spelled basophil.
Allergy-response compound
- inflammationProtective tissue response
- allergic responseImmune system's mistaken attack
- cytokineImmune signaling molecule
- interleukinImmune-signaling protein from leukocytes
heparin · immunoglobulin · mast cell · hypersensitivity · anaphylaxis · mediator · receptor · parasitic
Acidophilic white blood cell
- neutrophilMulti-lobed immune cell
- monocytePhagocytic blood leukocyte
- lymphocyteImmune system white cell
- leukocyteInfection-fighting blood cell
granulocyte · myeloid · bone marrow · hematopoiesis · white blood cell · mast cell · platelet · erythrocyte
Light sky tone
- granulesSmall discrete particles
- dyePigment for changing hues
- slideSmooth continuous movement
- microscopeInstrument for viewing minute objects
histology · cytology · pathology · morphology · biopsy · laboratory · purple · dark blue
Overactive bone marrow condition
- allergic reactionImmune system's hostile response
- urticariaRaised itchy skin welts
- ulcerative colitisInflammatory bowel condition with sores
- hypersensitivityExaggerated response to stimuli
Staining with acid dyes
- hydrophilicTending to absorb water
- lipophilicAttracted to fatty substances
histamine
Allergy-response compound
- inflammationProtective tissue response
- allergic responseImmune system's mistaken attack
- cytokineImmune signaling molecule
interleukin · heparin · immunoglobulin · mast cell · hypersensitivity · anaphylaxis · mediator · receptor · parasitic · chronic inflammation
eosinophil
Acidophilic white blood cell
- neutrophilMulti-lobed immune cell
- monocytePhagocytic blood leukocyte
- lymphocyteImmune system white cell
leukocyte · granulocyte · myeloid · bone marrow · hematopoiesis · white blood cell · mast cell · platelet · erythrocyte · hematology
azure
Light sky tone
microscope · histology · cytology · pathology · morphology · biopsy · laboratory · purple · dark blue · affinity
myeloproliferative
Overactive bone marrow condition
- allergic reactionImmune system's hostile response
- urticariaRaised itchy skin welts
- ulcerative colitisInflammatory bowel condition with sores
eosinophilic
Staining with acid dyes
- hydrophilicTending to absorb water
- lipophilicAttracted to fatty substances