Eosinophilia

/ˌiːoʊsɪnoʊˈfɪliə/ noun

Definition

A condition in which a person has an abnormally high number of eosinophils (a type of white blood cell) in their blood or tissues.

Etymology

From 'eosinophil' plus '-ia', a medical suffix for disease or abnormal conditions; literally meaning 'excessive eosinophils.'

Kelly Says

When doctors see eosinophilia in a blood test, it's like finding breadcrumbs leading them to the answer—it could point to parasites, allergies, asthma, certain cancers, or autoimmune diseases.

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