Eosinophils are a type of white blood cell characterized by granules that stain with eosin. Their primary role is in defending against parasitic infections and mediating allergic responses.
Eosinophils are white blood cells with granules that stain with eosin. They are important for fighting parasitic infections and play a role in allergic reactions.
| Front | A type of white blood cell containing granules that stain with eosin. It is thought to be important chiefly in defense against parasitic infections, but is also medically important as an effector cell in allergic reactions |
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| Back | eosinophils |
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