Basophils are a type of white blood cell characterized by granules that take up basic stains. They are thought to perform functions analogous to mast cells.
Basophils are white blood cells with granules that stain using basic dyes and are believed to function similarly to mast cells.
| Front | Type of white blood cell containing granules that stain with basic dyes. It is thought to have a function similar to mast cells |
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| Back | basophils |
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