A type of immune cell that has granules (small particles) with enzymes that are released during infections, allergic reactions, and asthma. An eosinophil is a type of white blood cell and a type of granulocyte.
( EE-oh-SIH-noh-FIL )
Source: NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
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