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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The condition of being basophilic (“easily stained with basic [high-pH] dyes”). countable, uncountable
2. 2
   the tendency of cells to stain with basic dyes wordnet
3. 3
   A condition where the quantity of basophils (basophil granulocytes) is abnormally elevated. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

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basophilism

Antonyms

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basopenia

Etymology

From baso- + -philia.

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