1. A type of white blood cell that contains granules and releases chemicals involved in immune and allergic responses.
Usage: biology, medicine

1. Staining readily with basic dyes; having an affinity for basic stains.
Usage: biology, histology

Examples

• Basophiles make up less than 1% of white blood cells in the human body.
• When exposed to allergens, basophiles release histamine, triggering allergic reactions.
• The laboratory technician identified basophile cells under the microscope using a special staining technique.
• Basophile tissue appears dark blue when treated with basic dyes in histological samples.
• An elevated basophile count may indicate a bone marrow disorder or chronic inflammation.