noun
- Plural of basophilia; conditions characterized by an abnormal increase in basophilic cells or staining affinity in tissues or blood.
- In histology and pathology, the property of tissues or cells to stain intensely with basic dyes due to the presence of acidic (basophilic) components.
Usage: medical/hematology term; typically used in clinical or laboratory contexts
Usage: technical/pathology term
Examples
- The laboratory report noted increased basophilias in the patient's blood smear.
- Basophilias can indicate certain hematologic disorders or allergic conditions.
- The pathologist observed basophilias in the tissue samples under the microscope.
- Elevated basophilias may suggest a myeloproliferative disorder.
- The staining protocol was designed to highlight basophilias in the cellular structures.