basophil

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈbeɪsəfɪl/

Noun

basophil (plural basophils)

1. (cytology) Any cell that has granules stained by basic stains.
   1. (cytology, immunology) A white blood cell responsible for inflammatory reactions during immune response.
   2. One of the endocrine basophilic cells of the adenohypophysis, including gonadotrophs and thyrotrophs.

Synonyms

• (endocrine acidophilic cell of the adenohypophysis) beta cell

Related terms

• basophile, basophilia, basophilic
• granulocyte

Translations

• French: basophile
• Spanish: basófilo

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