eosinophilia: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
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What does “eosinophilia” mean?
An abnormal increase in the number of eosinophil white blood cells in the blood or tissues.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
An abnormal increase in the number of eosinophil white blood cells in the blood or tissues.
A condition often associated with allergic reactions, parasitic infections, or certain cancers, characterized by an elevated count of eosinophils, a type of white blood cell involved in immune responses.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant lexical or spelling differences. Both use the term identically in medical contexts.
Connotations
Purely clinical, with no additional cultural connotations in either variant.
Frequency
Extremely low and restricted to medical fields in both regions; frequency is identical.
Grammar
How to Use “eosinophilia” in a Sentence
Patient presents with eosinophilia.Eosinophilia is caused by X.The test revealed eosinophilia.Treating the underlying condition resolved the eosinophilia.Vocabulary
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Examples
Examples of “eosinophilia” in a Sentence
adjective
British English
- The eosinophilic reaction was prominent.
- An eosinophilic disorder was suspected.
American English
- The eosinophilic response was notable.
- An eosinophilic disease was considered.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Not used.
Academic
Used exclusively in medical, biological, and pathological research papers and textbooks.
Everyday
Virtually never used in casual conversation.
Technical
The primary domain. Used in clinical notes, lab reports, medical diagnoses, and specialist discussions.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “eosinophilia”
Neutral
Weak
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Antonyms of “eosinophilia”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “eosinophilia”
- Mispronouncing as 'ee-oh-sin-oh-FEEL-ya'.
- Misspelling as 'eosinaphilia' or 'eosinophillia'.
- Using it to describe a general high white cell count instead of specifically eosinophils.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it is a sign or laboratory finding that indicates an underlying condition, such as an allergy, infection, or other disorder.
It depends on the cause and severity. Mild, transient eosinophilia may be benign, but severe or persistent cases can indicate serious conditions and may cause tissue damage.
It is commonly pronounced as /ˌiəˌsɪnəˈfɪliə/ (ee-uh-sin-uh-FIL-ee-uh).
Eosinopenia, which is an abnormally low number of eosinophils in the blood.
An abnormal increase in the number of eosinophil white blood cells in the blood or tissues.
Eosinophilia is usually highly technical/specialist medical in register.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: 'EO' (as in Eos, Greek goddess of dawn, suggesting the pinkish stain these cells take) + 'SINO' (sounds like 'sign of') + 'PHILIA' (love of/attraction to) = 'a sign of love for pink cells' in the blood.
Conceptual Metaphor
N/A. The term is a technical compound without a living metaphorical sense.
Practice
Quiz
Eosinophilia is most specifically associated with: