eosinophilia
noun
eo·sin·o·phil·ia
ˌē-ə-ˌsi-nə-ˈfi-lē-ə 
: abnormal increase in the number of eosinophils in the blood that is characteristic of allergic states and various parasitic infections
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While some diseases, like seasonal allergies, asthma, and autoimmune diseases, are known to cause eosinophilia, or an abnormally high number of these cells, the role of eosinophilia in chronic pain hasn’t been well explored.
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New Atlas,
13 Oct. 2025
Some of these more serious conditions are SJS, toxic epidermal necrolysis, and drug reactions with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS).
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Ayesha Gulzar,
Verywell Health,
10 Mar. 2025
An autopsy revealed the cause was DRESS — drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms.
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Katherine Ellison,
Washington Post,
27 July 2024
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New Atlas,
13 Oct. 2025
Some of these more serious conditions are SJS, toxic epidermal necrolysis, and drug reactions with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS).
—
Ayesha Gulzar,
Verywell Health,
10 Mar. 2025
An autopsy revealed the cause was DRESS — drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms.
—
Katherine Ellison,
Washington Post,
27 July 2024
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“Eosinophilia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eosinophilia. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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eosinophilia
noun
eo·sin·o·phil·ia
-ˌsin-ə-ˈfil-ē-ə
: abnormal increase in the number of eosinophils in the blood that is characteristic of allergic states and various parasitic infections
called also acidophilia
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