NIH MeSH · D001491Anatomy
Basophils
Also known asBasophil
Definition
Granular leukocytes characterized by a relatively pale-staining, lobate nucleus and cytoplasm containing coarse dark-staining granules of variable size and stainable by basic dyes.
MeSH classification
- A11.118.637.415.120
- A11.627.340.120
- A15.145.229.637.415.120
- A15.382.490.315.120
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What does Basophils mean in medicine?
Granular leukocytes characterized by a relatively pale-staining, lobate nucleus and cytoplasm containing coarse dark-staining granules of variable size and stainable by basic dyes. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Basophils known by any other names?
Yes. Basophils is also referred to as Basophil in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Basophils sit in the medical classification?
Basophils falls under the broader medical category "Anatomy" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: A11.118.637.415.120, A11.627.340.120, A15.145.229.637.415.120). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D001491) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗