Eosinophilic vs. Eosinophilia — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Eosinophilic and Eosinophilia
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Eosinophilic
Eosinophilic (Greek suffix -phil-, meaning loves eosin) refers to the staining of certain tissues, cells, or organelles after they have been washed with eosin, a dye. Eosin is an acidic dye; thus, the structure being stained is basic and as a corollary, is acidophilic.
Eosinophilia
Eosinophilia is a condition in which the eosinophil count in the peripheral blood exceeds 5×108/L (500/μL). Hypereosinophilia is an elevation in an individual's circulating blood eosinophil count above 1.5 x 109/L (i.e.
Eosinophilic
Easily stained by eosin or other acid dyes. Used of a cell or cell structure.
Eosinophilia
An increase in the number of eosinophils in the blood.
Eosinophilic
Of or relating to eosinophils.
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Eosinophilia
(medicine) The condition of having a high concentration of eosinophils (eosinophil granulocytes) in the blood.
Eosinophilic
(cytology) That is readily stained with eosin.
Eosinophilia
A symptom of allergic states; increased eosinophils in the blood
Eosinophilic
(medicine) Of, pertaining to an eosinophil or to eosinophilia.
Eosinophilic
Of or relating to eosinophil
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