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eosinophil
e·o·sin·o·phil [  ə sínnə fìl ] (plural e·o·sin·o·phils)


noun 
Definition:
 
white blood cell: a granular white blood cell that stains with the dye eosin and is thought to play a part in allergic reactions and the body's response to parasitic diseases

e·o·sin·o·phil·ic [  ə sinə fíllik ] adjective
e·o·si·noph·i·lous [  ə si nóffələss ] adjective
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