eosinophilic

/ˌiːəˌsɪnəˈfɪlɪk/
adjective
  1. Relating to or characterized by eosinophils; staining easily with eosin dye.
    • The lab report described the cells as eosinophilic because they turned pink with the stain.
    • The biopsy showed eosinophilic inflammation in the tissue.
    • Eosinophilic asthma is a specific type that involves high levels of eosinophils.
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