First Known Use: 1905
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basophilia
noun ba·so·phil·ia \ˌbā-sə-ˈfi-lē-ə, -zə-\
Definition of BASOPHILIA
1
: tendency to stain with basic dyes
2
: an abnormal condition in which some tissue element has increased basophilia
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Origin of BASOPHILIA
New Latin
Rhymes with BASOPHILIA
Medical Dictionary
basophilia
noun ba·so·phil·ia \ˌbā-sə-ˈfil-ē-ə, -zə-\
Medical Definition of BASOPHILIA
1
: tendency to stain with basic dyes
2
: an abnormal condition in which some tissue element has increased basophilia
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