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| In this blood smear, an eosinophil is seen in the lower left of the larger photo, and a nongranulated white blood cell (lymphocyte) is seen at approximately 1 o'clock in the upper part of the field. The remainder of the cells are red blood cells. The eosinophil nucleus stains blue, and has 2 lobes (i.e., the nucleus is bilobed) in contrast to the lymphocyte. Granules in the cytoplasm of the eosinophil are readily apparent, and arrows point to individual granules in the inset. |
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Eosinophils
Eosinophils are a specific type of white blood cell that accounts for only a small number of cells in the blood and tissues.
Eosinophilic disorders
A disease involving increased accumulation of eosinophils in the blood or tissues.
Eosinophilia
An increase of eosinophils in the blood or tissue.
Eosinophilic esophagitis
A disease characterized by elevated levels of eosinophils in the esophagus.
Eosinophilic gastroenteritis
A disease characterized by elevated levels of eosinophils in the stomach and/or small intestine.
Eosinophilic colitis
A disease characterized by elevated levels of eosinophils in the large intestine (colon).
Hypereosinophilic syndrome
A disease characterized by a high peripheral blood eosinophilia in the presence of multiple organ involvement.
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Eosinophilic-Related Resources
The Cincinnati Center for Eosinophilic Disorders at Cincinnati Children's is actively conducting research into eosinophilic diseases. Learn about our current studies.
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