acidophil en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /əˈsɪdəfɪl/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /əˈsɪdəfɪl/ (General-American)
Etymology
Etymology tree Latin acidusbor. French acidebor. English acid Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-)der. Latin -o-bor. English -o- English -phil English acidophil From acid + -o- + -phil.
Meanings
- An 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.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| acidophils | Number=Plur | lexicographic |