eosinophil
Parasite-attacking white cell
An eosinophil is a type of white blood cell involved in the immune response, particularly against parasites and in allergic reactions.
Named for readily absorbing eosin dye and appearing pink under a microscope, eosinophils increase during allergic conditions, asthma, and certain infections: The blood test showed elevated eosinophils.
Tiny solid fragment
- myeloidOf bone marrow origin
- hematopoiesisBlood cell production process
- bone marrowBlood cell birthplace
- peroxidasePeroxide-degrading enzyme
Immune signaling proteins
- chemotaxisMovement toward chemical cues
- antigenImmune response inducer
- histamineAllergy-response compound
- allergic responseImmune system's mistaken attack
antibody · interferon · innate immunity · phagocytosis · prostaglandins
Endoparasitic worm organisms
- hookwormIntestinal blood-feeding nematode
- roundwormParasitic cylindrical worm
- larvaeImmature metamorphosing creatures
- parasitic infectionIllness from living invaders
Chronic lung inflammation
- allergic rhinitisNasal inflammation from allergens
- nasal polypsBenign sinus tissue masses
Cellular inventory of plasma
- biopsyTissue sample for diagnosis
- corticosteroidsInflammation-suppressing steroid medications
- endoscopyInternal organ examination
- prednisoneSynthetic corticosteroid medication
granule
Tiny solid fragment
- myeloidOf bone marrow origin
- hematopoiesisBlood cell production process
- bone marrowBlood cell birthplace
cytokines
Immune signaling proteins
- chemotaxisMovement toward chemical cues
- antigenImmune response inducer
- histamineAllergy-response compound
allergic response · antibody · interferon · innate immunity · phagocytosis · prostaglandins
helminths
Endoparasitic worm organisms
asthma
Chronic lung inflammation
- allergic rhinitisNasal inflammation from allergens
- nasal polypsBenign sinus tissue masses
blood count
Cellular inventory of plasma
- biopsyTissue sample for diagnosis
- corticosteroidsInflammation-suppressing steroid medications
- endoscopyInternal organ examination
eosinophillymphocyte
Immune system white cell
T cell · B cell · natural killer cell · monocyte · macrophage