eosinophilic

adjective

eo·​sin·​o·​phil·​ic ˌē-ə-ˌsi-nə-ˈfi-lik How to pronounce eosinophilic (audio)
1
: staining readily with eosin
2
: of, relating to, or characterized by eosinophilia

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In terms of patient safety, no short-term complications occurred among the eosinophilic patients, and none needed device revisions or removals. New Atlas, 13 Oct. 2025 According to the family, a specialist later found that Parker's death was caused by eosinophilic myocarditis—an inflammation of the heart muscle triggered by too many white blood cells building up in his body. Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Sep. 2025 But in April, the Evans family learned that the NIH dismissed the grant application from Cincinnati Children’s to continue their research on eosinophilic disorders. Elizabeth B. Kim, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025 How It's Diagnosed To diagnose eosinophilic esophagitis, a healthcare provider will likely review your personal and family medical history. Lindsay Curtis, Health, 19 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for eosinophilic

Word History

First Known Use

1898, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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The first known use of eosinophilic was in 1898

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“Eosinophilic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eosinophilic. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.

Medical Definition

eosinophilic

adjective
eo·​sin·​o·​phil·​ic -ˌsin-ə-ˈfil-ik How to pronounce eosinophilic (audio)
1
: staining readily with eosin
2
: of, relating to, or characterized by eosinophilia
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