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basophilous

basophilous is the alternative form of basophilic.

Meaning of basophilic

Adjective

basophilic (comparative more basophilic, superlative most basophilic)

  1. Easily stained with basic dyes, such as haematoxylin.

Origin of basophilous

From baso- + -philous.

Questions about basophilous

What is basophilous the alternative form of?
Basophilous is the alternative form of basophilic.

Words near basophilous in the dictionary

  1. basophilias
  2. basophilic
  3. basophilic granulocyte
  4. basophilic granulocytes
  5. basophilism
  6. basophilous
  7. basophils
  8. basophily
  9. basophobia
  10. basophyl
  11. basophyls

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