eosinophilia

[ ee-uh-sin-uh-fil-ee-uh, -feel-yuh ]

noun

, Medicine/Medical.

1. the presence of an abnormally increased number of eosinophils in the blood.

eosinophilia

/ ˌiːəʊˌsɪnəˈfɪlɪə /

noun

1. the presence of abnormally large numbers of eosinophils in the blood, occurring in various diseases and in response to certain drugs

Word History and Origins

Origin of eosinophilia¹

From New Latin, dating back to 1895–1900; eosinophil, -ia

Example Sentences

In common diseases such as allergic asthma and rhinosinusitis, eosinophils are abnormally numerous in the blood and tissues, a condition known as eosinophilia.

From Science Daily

There were other causes of his rash and eosinophilia, but these were the most likely and a good place to start.

From New York Times

NK cells were highly activated in severe asthma, were linked to eosinophilia, and interacted with autologous eosinophils to promote their apoptosis.

From Science Magazine

For no confusion can arise between leukæmia, and conditions accompanied by eosinophilia, as they can be distinguished on clinical grounds alone.

From Project Gutenberg

It is known that eosinophilia is driven by increased production of eosinophils by the bone marrow.

From Science Daily