Associations to the word «Basophil»

Wiktionary

BASOPHIL, noun. (cytology) Any cell that has granules stained by basic stains; but especially granular leukocytes.

Dictionary definition

BASOPHIL, noun. A leukocyte with basophilic granules easily stained by basic stains.

Wise words

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