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basophil
noun[ C ]
anatomy specialized(alsobasophile)uk /ˈbeɪ.sə.fɪl/ us /ˈbæz.ə.fɪl /
a type of cell that releases enzymes(= chemical substances) during asthma and allergic reactions (= the body's reaction against certain foods or substances):
Basophils protect the body from infections.
Under extreme conditions, basophile cells move from place to place.
The presence of too many basophils can indicate that the body is fighting a serious disease such as cancer.
Basophils tend to appear in specific kinds of inflammatory reactions, particularly those that cause allergic symptoms.
There are several reasons for believing that basophile granules are associated with the production of this hormone.
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