Meaning & use
eosinophilia
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A medical condition characterized by an abnormally high number of eosinophils, a type of white blood cell, in the bloodstream.
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The blood test revealed eosinophilia, prompting further investigation for a parasitic infection.
Doctors linked the patient's eosinophilia to a severe allergic reaction.
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Eosinophils are named for their affinity to the dye eosin, which stains them a distinctive red under a microscope; elevated levels often signal allergies, asthma, or parasitic infections.
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