basophilia

noun

ba·​so·​phil·​ia ˌbā-sə-ˈfi-lē-ə  -zə- 

1

: tendency to stain with basic dyes

2

: an abnormal condition in which some tissue element has increased basophilia

Word History

Etymology

basophil or basophil(ic) + -ia entry 1

First Known Use

1897, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Medical Definition

basophilia

noun

ba·​so·​phil·​ia ˌbā-sə-ˈfil-ē-ə  -zə- 

1

: tendency to stain with basic dyes

2

: an abnormal condition in which some tissue element has increased basophilia