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Eosinophil

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Updated April 10, 2007

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Definition: A type of white blood cell named for its characteristic red staining with certain dyes. Involved in allergic inflammation and diseases, releases leukotrienes upon activation. May be found in large amounts in the bloodstream and in tissues in people with allergic diseases and certain parasitic infections.
Pronunciation: e-o-sin-o-fil

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