1. having an affinity for basic dyes or stains
Usage: biology; medical
2. relating to or characterized by basophils
Usage: medical; hematology

Examples

• The basophilic cells stained blue under the microscope.
• Basophilic granules are visible in certain white blood cells.
• The pathologist noted basophilic changes in the tissue sample.
• Basophilic bacteria can be identified using methylene blue stain.
• The basophilic reaction indicated the presence of nucleic acids.
• Basophilic stippling was observed in the red blood cells.