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basophil
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ba·so·phil  (bs-fl, -z-) also ba·so·phile (-fl, -fl)
n.
A cell, especially a white blood cell, having granules that stain readily with basic dyes.
basophil [ˈbeɪsəfɪl], basophile
adj also basophilic [ˌbeɪsəˈfɪlɪk]
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) (of cells or cell contents) easily stained by basic dyes
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) a basophil cell, esp a leucocyte
[from Greek; see base1 + -phile]
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Noun1.basophil - a leukocyte with basophilic granules easily stained by basic stains
basophile
leucocyte, leukocyte, WBC, white blood cell, white blood corpuscle, white cell, white corpuscle - blood cells that engulf and digest bacteria and fungi; an important part of the body's defense system
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If surrounding T and B white blood cells have been sensitized to this particular allergen, the mast and basophil cells will release histamine and other inflammatory chemical mediators (cytokines, interleukins, leukotrienes, and prostaglandins) into the surrounding tissue, causing several systemic effects, such as vasodilation, mucous secretion, nerve stimulation and smooth muscle contraction.
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If surrounding T and B white blood cells have been sensitized to this particular allergen, the mast and basophil cells will release histamine and other inflammatory chemical mediators (cytokines, interleukins, leukotrienes, and prostaglandins) into the surrounding tissue, causing several systemic effects, such as vasodilation, mucous secretion, nerve stimulation and smooth muscle contraction.
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