A type of white blood cell, also called a granular leukocyte, filled with granules of toxic chemicals that can digest microorganisms. Basophils, as well as other types of white blood cells, are responsible for the symptoms of allergy.
A granular leukocyte with an irregularly shaped, relatively pale-staining nucleus with cytoplasm that contains coarse bluish-black granules of variable size. Basophils contain vasoactive amines, such as histamine and serotonin, which are released on appropriate stimulation.
A multinucleated leucocyte characterized by cytoplasmic granules that release histamine and other hypersensitivity response effectors.
a white blood cell (leukocyte) which degranulates during anaphylaxis to release histamine and other mediators of hypersensitivity.
A specialized white blood cell containing histamine and serotonin.
a type of white blood cell characterized by a pale nucleus and large granules that stain readily with basic dyes
A granular leukocyte, the granules of which have affinities for the basic dye of Wright stain (methylene blue). The granules are large, irregular and blue-black in color.
A type of white blood cell that plays a role in allergic reactions.
a leukocyte with basophilic granules easily stained by basic stains
A white blood cell with basophilic granules that is similar in function to a mast cell. Contained/formed in the bone marrow, part of the body's immune system.
Amend definition: A granular leukocyte (white blood cell) characterized by a nucleus having two or more lobes and dark purple staining cytoplasmic granules.
A leukocyte which contains vaso-active amines.
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Type of white blood cell that contains inflammatory mediators such as histamine
(BAS-o-fihl) A type of white blood cell that is characterized by large cytoplasmic granules that stain blue with basic dyes.
White blood cell that releases histamine in an inflammatory response. Closely related to a mast cell.
a type of a white blood cell involved in mast cell degranulation
The rarest of circulating blood cells characterized by a bilobed nucleus generally obscured by abundant basophilic granuoles containing heparin, histamine and other vaso-active compounds involved in the inflamation response. These cells are thought to be functionally analogous to mast cells.
An immune system cell that attaches to antibodies and circulates through out the blood.
a type of white blood cell (granulocyte) that releases chemicals in allergic reactions; basophils that leave the bloodstream become mast cells in the tissues.
Type of granulocyte (white cell) that plays a special role in allergic reactions and helps in the healing of inflammations.
1. Type of granulocyte with prominent basophilic granules 2. Glandular cell in the pituitary
A type of white blood cell (leucocyte), produced by stem cells in the red bone marrow.
A white blood cell that contributes to inflammatory reactions. Along with mast cells, basophils are responsible for the symptoms of allergy.
A kind of white blood cell that is essential to the nonspecific immune response to inflammation because of its role in releasing histamine and other chemicals that dilate blood vessels.
A type of white blood cell. Basophils are one type of granulocyte.
A polymorphonuclear leukocyte., whose basophils granules contain heparin, histamine and other vasoactive amines. Within tissues, these cells are known as mast cells q.v.
A white blood cell; although basophils and mast cells are not identical, they are very similar and the terms are often used interchangeably.
A type of white blood cell involved in inflammation and allergic reactions.
A white blood cell that often increases in numbers with the presence of heartworm disease.
Type of white blood cell; a type of granulocyte involved in allergic reactions; normal value: 0.5-2% or 25-100 per microliter.
A type of white blood cell. Basophils are granulocytes.
A population of polymorphonuclear leucocytes which stain with basic dyes and which have important roles in the control of inflammation.
Related Topic"The basophils account for about 1% of the granulocyte count (60 to 75% of the white blood cells)..."
The basophils account for about 1% of the granulocyte count (60 to 75% of the white blood cells). They release chemicals such as histamine and play a role in the inflammatory response to infection.