Acidophil
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /əˈsɪdəfɪl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Acidophil is a noun meaning (immunology) An eosinophil; a white blood cell responsible for combating infection by parasites in the body.
Meaning
(immunology) An eosinophil; a white blood cell responsible for combating infection by parasites in the body.
More Meanings
- One of the endocrine acidophilic cells of the adenohypophysis, including somatotrophs and lactotrophs.
Word Forms
- acidophils
Synonyms for acidophil
Depending on context, synonyms include acidophile.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include eosinophil, eosinophile, basophil, eosinotaxis, immunoeffector, immunocyte.
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