Advertisement
Advertisement
basophilic
[ bey-suh-fil-ik ]
adjective
, Biology.
- having an affinity for basic stains.
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of basophilic1
Discover More
Example Sentences
Nuclei and certain other structures in the blood are stained by the basic dyes, and are hence called basophilic.
From Project Gutenberg
Nuclei, basophilic granules, and all blood parasites are blue; erythrocytes are red or pink; eosinophilic granules, bright red.
From Project Gutenberg
Myelocytes are named according to the character of their granules—neutrophilic, eosinophilic, and basophilic myelocytes.
From Project Gutenberg
The basophilic variety is less common, and is confined to long-standing severe myelogenous leukemia.
From Project Gutenberg
Advertisement
Word of the Day
[pet-ri-kawr]
Meaning and examplesStart each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!
By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse