basophil
/ˈbeɪsəfɪl/
noun
- A type of white blood cell that helps the body respond to allergic reactions and infections by releasing histamine and other chemicals.
- A high basophil count can indicate an allergic condition or inflammation.
- The doctor explained that basophils play a key role in the immune system's response to parasites.
- Basophils are one of the rarest types of white blood cells in the human body.