basophil
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noun \ˈbā-sə-ˌfil, -zə-\Definition of BASOPHIL
: a basophilic substance or structure; especially : a white blood cell containing basophilic granules that is similar in function to a mast cell
Variants of BASOPHIL
ba·so·phil also ba·so·phile \-ˌfī(-ə)l\
First Known Use of BASOPHIL
circa 1890
ba·so·phil
noun \ˈbā-sə-ˌfil, -zə-\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of BASOPHIL
: a basophilic substance or structure; especially : a white blood cell with basophilic granules that is similar in function to a mast cell
Variants of BASOPHIL
ba·so·phil or ba·so·phile \-ˌfīl\ (audio pronunciation)
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