eosinophilic

adjective

eo·sin·o·phil·ic | \ ˌē-ə-ˌsi-nə-ˈfi-lik

Definition of eosinophilic

1 : staining readily with eosin

2 : of, relating to, or characterized by eosinophilia

Examples of eosinophilic in a Sentence

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The parasite could cause eosinophilic meningitis and severe gastrointestinal or central nervous system disease in humans, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. — Fox News, "Texas woman discovers horde of black worms known to carry dangerous parasite in backyard," 4 July 2019 Angiostrongylus cantonensis causes eosinophilic meningitis, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. — Rebecca Hennes, Houston Chronicle, "Pearland woman finds horde of invasive worms known to carry dangerous parasite in backyard," 2 July 2019 Sam contracted eosinophilic meningo-encephalitis, from which many people recover — and, initially at least, Sam seemed to be rallying. — Fox News, "Teen left severely disabled after swallowing slug looks to family, friends for support," 2 Apr. 2018 Maddox has eosinophilic esophagitis, which causes inflammation of the esophagus. — Jeff Otterbein, courant.com, "On The Fly: Yard Goats' Season Winds Down As UConn Football Winds Up," 24 Aug. 2017 However, those who do experience symptoms may develop eosinophilic meningitis and can suffer from headache, stiff neck, tingling or painful feelings in the skin, low-grade fever, nausea and vomiting. — Fox News, "'Alarming' rat lungworm parasite spreading through Florida, researchers warn," 30 June 2017

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