Noun: basophil 'bey-su,fil
- A leukocyte with basophilic granules easily stained by basic stains
"Basophils release histamine during allergic reactions";
- basophile
Derived forms: basophils
Type of: leucocyte, leukocyte, WBC, white blood cell, white blood corpuscle, white cell, white corpuscle
Encyclopedia: Basophil