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

Examples of eosinophilia in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Word History

Etymology

New Latin

First Known Use

1900, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

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