HealthAugust 10, 2026

eosinophilic

EE-uh-sin-uh-FIL-ik

Definition

Relating to or characterized by an abundance of eosinophils, which are a type of white blood cell involved in allergic reactions and inflammation.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek 'eos' (dawn/red) and 'philos' (loving), referring to how these cells take up acidic red stains in laboratory slides, combined with the suffix '-ic' to denote their nature.

In the news

In the article, the term describes a specific type of airway inflammation in asthma that helps doctors determine if a patient will respond well to biologic therapies.

Beyond blue inhaler: Doctor explains how FeNO testing could unlock biologic treatment for severe Asthma

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