eosinophilia

noun

eo·​sin·​o·​phil·​ia ˌē-ə-ˌsi-nə-ˈfi-lē-ə How to pronounce eosinophilia (audio)
: abnormal increase in the number of eosinophils in the blood that is characteristic of allergic states and various parasitic infections

Examples of eosinophilia in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web An autopsy revealed the cause was DRESS — drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms. Katherine Ellison, Washington Post, 27 July 2024 But a doctor later handling the case ruled out DRESS because Izzy didn’t appear to have eosinophilia — abnormally high levels of a type of white blood cell that is a common marker of DRESS, according to Tolliver. Katherine Ellison, Washington Post, 27 July 2024 One, a 29-year-old male in Minnesota, sought care for a mysterious illness marked by fever, severe muscle pains, swelling around his eyes (periorbital edema), high levels of infection-fighting white blood cells (eosinophilia, a common response to parasites), and other laboratory anomalies. Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 23 May 2024 Keed’s cause of death was attributed to natural causes due to eosinophilia, the Los Angeles County medical examiner-coroner confirmed at the time. Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 8 Mar. 2023 According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner, Keed’s cause of death stemmed from eosinophilia. Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 6 Feb. 2023 Several researchers have noted the importance of physicians being aware of returning travelers, expatriates and service members with a history of travel in endemic areas, the characteristic larva currens rash and evidence of eosinophilia (9). Rebecca Kreston, Discover Magazine, 9 Sep. 2011 Blood tests indicated that these cases had eosinophilia cells in their blood, a disease-fighting blood cell that is a common sign of parasitic infection. Daniella Emanuel, CNN, 7 July 2017

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'eosinophilia.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Word History

Etymology

New Latin

First Known Use

1900, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of eosinophilia was in 1900

Dictionary Entries Near eosinophilia

Cite this Entry

“Eosinophilia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eosinophilia. Accessed 11 Oct. 2024.

Medical Definition

eosinophilia

noun
eo·​sin·​o·​phil·​ia -ˌsin-ə-ˈfil-ē-ə How to pronounce eosinophilia (audio)
: abnormal increase in the number of eosinophils in the blood that is characteristic of allergic states and various parasitic infections

called also acidophilia

More from Merriam-Webster on eosinophilia

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!