basophils
Histamine-releasing blood cells
Basophils are white blood cells containing granules that stain with basic dyes.
They're the rarest type of white blood cell, making up less than one percent of circulating blood cells.
Basophils release histamine and other chemicals during allergic reactions and inflammatory responses: The patient's basophil count was elevated.
Small discrete particles
- stainLasting surface discoloration
- cytoplasmGel surrounding the nucleus
- nucleusCentral controlling part
- bilobedHaving two rounded divisions
morphology · slide · dye · purple · cellular · histology · microscope · cytology
Allergy-response compound
- allergensImmune reaction triggers
- hypersensitivityExaggerated response to stimuli
- anaphylaxisSevere systemic allergic reaction
- hivesRaised itchy skin reaction
urticaria · allergic reaction · hay fever · rhinitis · antihistamine · atopy · sensitization · allergic asthma
Immune signaling proteins
- chemotaxisMovement toward chemical cues
- interleukinsImmune cell signaling proteins
- prostaglandinsLipid-derived signaling compounds
- vasodilationRelaxation of vessel walls
edema · bronchoconstriction · recruitment · inflammatory response · heparin · serotonin
Pathogen-engulfing white blood cells
- monocytesCirculating immune phagocytes
- lymphocytesAdaptive immunity cells
- white blood cellsPathogen-fighting components of plasma
- myeloidOf bone marrow origin
complete blood count · bone marrow · hematopoiesis · blood smear · leukocytosis · CBC · myeloproliferative · leukemia
Proteins targeting pathogens
- antigensImmunity-triggering foreign substances
- immune responseBody fighting foreign threats
- immunoglobulinDefensive blood protein
- plasma cellsAntibody-producing immune cells
granules
Small discrete particles
- stainLasting surface discoloration
- cytoplasmGel surrounding the nucleus
- nucleusCentral controlling part
bilobed · morphology · slide · dye · purple · cellular · histology · microscope · cytology · chromatin
histamine
Allergy-response compound
- allergensImmune reaction triggers
- hypersensitivityExaggerated response to stimuli
- anaphylaxisSevere systemic allergic reaction
hives · urticaria · allergic reaction · hay fever · rhinitis · antihistamine · atopy · sensitization · allergic asthma · food allergy
cytokines
Immune signaling proteins
- chemotaxisMovement toward chemical cues
- interleukinsImmune cell signaling proteins
- prostaglandinsLipid-derived signaling compounds
vasodilation · edema · bronchoconstriction · recruitment · inflammatory response · heparin · serotonin
neutrophils
Pathogen-engulfing white blood cells
- monocytesCirculating immune phagocytes
- lymphocytesAdaptive immunity cells
- white blood cellsPathogen-fighting components of plasma
myeloid · complete blood count · bone marrow · hematopoiesis · blood smear · leukocytosis · CBC · myeloproliferative · leukemia
antibodies
Proteins targeting pathogens
- antigensImmunity-triggering foreign substances
- immune responseBody fighting foreign threats
- immunoglobulinDefensive blood protein