eosinophilic

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

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Definition of eosinophilic

1 : staining readily with eosin

2 : of, relating to, or characterized by eosinophilia

Examples of eosinophilic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web But Nelson said her doctors explained that vaping can also cause acute eosinophilic pneumonia. — Samantha Lauriello, Health.com, "Utah Teen Put in Coma After Vaping Every Day for 3 Years," 3 Sep. 2019 What Dental Experts Have to Say After running various tests, doctors diagnosed Nelson with acute eosinophilic pneumonia, a rare lung illness. — Samantha Lauriello, Health.com, "Utah Teen Put in Coma After Vaping Every Day for 3 Years," 3 Sep. 2019 Nelson said she was diagnosed with eosinophilic pneumonia, which occurs when a type of white blood cell builds up in the lungs. — NBC News, "Vaping-related lung disease cases surge to nearly 300 nationwide," 29 Aug. 2019 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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“Eosinophilic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eosinophilic. Accessed 19 Feb. 2020.

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