Eosinophil

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-004007",
  "term": "Eosinophil",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A type of white blood cell, or leukocyte, characterized by the presence of granules in its cytoplasm that stain readily with eosin, a red acidic dye. These cells are involved in allergic reactions, parasitic infections, and certain chronic inflammatory conditions. Eosinophils typically constitute 1-6% of the total white blood cell count in healthy individuals.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "immediate-type hypersensitivity",
    "immunoglobulin E",
    "leukocyte",
    "lysosome"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1161 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/eosinophil/"
}