EOSINOPHILIA Meaning and
Definition
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Eosinophilia is a medical term defined as an elevated level of eosinophils in the blood. Eosinophils are a type of white blood cell that play a crucial role in the immune system's response to parasitic infections and allergic reactions. The condition of eosinophilia occurs when there is an abnormal increase in the number of eosinophils circulating in the bloodstream.
The typical range for eosinophils is between 0-500 cells per microliter of blood. When the eosinophil count exceeds this range, it is considered eosinophilia. The exact threshold for diagnosing eosinophilia may vary depending on the underlying cause and certain factors specific to the individual.
Eosinophilia can be classified into two types: primary and secondary. Primary eosinophilia refers to cases where the excess eosinophils are due to a disorder or condition directly affecting these cells. Secondary eosinophilia occurs as a result of other underlying conditions like allergies, asthma, autoimmune diseases, certain infections, or even some types of cancers.
Symptoms of eosinophilia can manifest in various ways, depending on the cause. Common symptoms include fever, fatigue, weight loss, muscle pain, skin rashes, difficulty breathing, and gastrointestinal disturbances. Treatment options for eosinophilia depend on the underlying cause and may consist of addressing the specific condition contributing to the elevated eosinophil levels, such as medications to manage an allergic reaction or treating an underlying infection. In some cases, no treatment may be necessary if eosinophilia is mild and doesn't cause any significant health issues.
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A form of relative leucocytosis in which the main increase is in the eosinophils.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
Common Misspellings for EOSINOPHILIA
- wosinophilia
- sosinophilia
- dosinophilia
- rosinophilia
- 4osinophilia
- 3osinophilia
- eisinophilia
- eksinophilia
- elsinophilia
- epsinophilia
- e0sinophilia
- e9sinophilia
- eoainophilia
- eozinophilia
- eoxinophilia
- eodinophilia
- eoeinophilia
- eowinophilia
- eosunophilia
Etymology of EOSINOPHILIA
The word "eosinophilia" originates from a combination of two Greek terms: "eosin" and "philia".
"Eosin" (ἠώσιν) is a Greek word meaning "dawn" or "rosy", and it is associated with the color of a red dye called eosin, which has a pinkish-red hue. This dye was commonly used in staining biological samples for microscopic examination.
The suffix "philia" is derived from the Greek word "philos" (φίλος), meaning "loving" or "affection". It is used in medical terminology to indicate an excessive attraction or increase in the number of a particular cell type.
Similar spelling words for EOSINOPHILIA
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