eosinophile
Granular immune cell
An eosinophile is a white blood cell with granules that stain readily with eosin, an acidic red dye.
These cells play roles in fighting parasites and in allergic reactions.
The spelling eosinophil is more common in medical literature; eosinophile reflects the older French-influenced form.
Granular immune cell type
- neutrophilMulti-lobed immune cell
- leukocyteInfection-fighting blood cell
- granulocyteGranule-bearing white blood cell
- white blood cellImmune system's cellular soldier
lymphocyte · monocyte · macrophage · mast cell · phagocyte · hematology · immunology · cytokine
Chronic lung inflammation
- hay feverAllergic rhinitis from pollen
- rhinitisInflamed nasal membrane
- urticariaRaised itchy skin welts
- hivesRaised itchy skin reaction
anaphylaxis · atopy · allergens · antihistamines · bronchospasm · allergic response · eczema · dermatitis
Parasitic worm organism
- hookwormIntestinal blood-feeding nematode
- parasitic infectionIllness from living invaders
- tropical medicineCare for equatorial diseases
- larvaeImmature metamorphosing creatures
Abnormal tissue enlargement
- edemaPathological tissue puffiness
- prostaglandinsLipid-derived signaling compounds
- vasodilationRelaxation of vessel walls
- inflammatory responseBody's reaction to injury
basophil
Granular immune cell type
- neutrophilMulti-lobed immune cell
- leukocyteInfection-fighting blood cell
- granulocyteGranule-bearing white blood cell
white blood cell · lymphocyte · monocyte · macrophage · mast cell · phagocyte · hematology · immunology · cytokine · interleukin
asthma
Chronic lung inflammation
- hay feverAllergic rhinitis from pollen
- rhinitisInflamed nasal membrane
- urticariaRaised itchy skin welts
hives · anaphylaxis · atopy · allergens · antihistamines · bronchospasm · allergic response · eczema · dermatitis · hypersensitivity
helminth
Parasitic worm organism
- hookwormIntestinal blood-feeding nematode
- parasitic infectionIllness from living invaders
- tropical medicineCare for equatorial diseases
swelling
Abnormal tissue enlargement
- edemaPathological tissue puffiness
- prostaglandinsLipid-derived signaling compounds
- vasodilationRelaxation of vessel walls
inflammatory response · tissue damage · chronic inflammation
histology
Study of tissue structure
- microscopyTechnique using powerful lenses
eosinophilebasophil
Granular immune cell type
neutrophil · lymphocyte · monocyte · T cell · B cell