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1eosinophil

adjective eo·sin·o·phil \ˌē-ə-ˈsi-nə-ˌfil\

Definition of EOSINOPHIL

:  eosinophilic 1
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First Known Use of EOSINOPHIL

circa 1882

2eosinophil

noun

Definition of EOSINOPHIL

:  a granulocyte readily stained by eosin that is present at sites of allergic reactions and parasitic infections

First Known Use of EOSINOPHIL

circa 1900

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