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basophilous

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ba⋅so⋅phil⋅ic

  [bey-suh-fil-ik]
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–adjective Biology.
having an affinity for basic stains.
Also, ba⋅soph⋅i⋅lous  [bey-sof-uh-luhs] , basophil, basophile.

Origin:
1890–95; basophil + -ic
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ba·so·phil·ic   (bā'sə-fĭl'ĭk, -zə-)   
adj.  Relating to tissue components that stain readily with basic dyes.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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Main Entry: ba·so·phil·ic
Pronunciation: -'fil-ik
Variants: also ba·so·phil /'bA-s&-"fil, -z&-/ or ba·so·phile /-"fIl/
Function: adjective
: staining readily with or being a basic stain
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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