好こう塩えん基き球きゅう

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Meanings

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noun

basophil

biology

A type of white blood cell involved in allergic reactions and inflammation. Used in medical and biological contexts.

好こう酸さん球きゅう
Eosinophil, another type of granulocyte; often compared with basophils in blood cell discussions.
好こう中ちゅう球きゅう
Neutrophil, the most common type of white blood cell; differs in staining properties and function.

From 好 (こう, 'affinity for') + 塩基 (えんき, 'base') + 球 (きゅう, 'cell'), referring to the cell's affinity for basic dyes in staining.