1. an abnormal increase in the number of basophils in the blood
Usage: medical
2. the tendency of cells or tissues to stain readily with basic dyes
Usage: biology

Examples

• The blood test revealed basophilia, indicating a possible allergic reaction.
• Basophilia can be associated with certain inflammatory conditions.
• The pathologist noted basophilia in the tissue sample under examination.
• Chronic basophilia may suggest an underlying hematologic disorder.
• The cell’s basophilia made it appear dark blue under the microscope.
• Basophilia of the cytoplasm is characteristic of certain cell types.