acidophil
acidophil · acidophils
An eosinophil; a white blood cell responsible for combating infection by parasites in…An eosinophil; a white blood cell responsible for combating infection by parasites in the body.
/əˈsɪdəfɪl/
Meaning
2 sensesAn eosinophil; a white blood cell responsible for combating infection by parasites in the body.
One of the endocrine acidophilic cells of the adenohypophysis, including somatotrophs and lactotrophs.
More definitions
- an organism that thrives in a relatively acid environment
Origin
Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-)der.Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-)der.
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Forms
plural: acidophils| Singular | acidophil |
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Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- an organism that thrives in a relatively acid environment:acidophile