azurophilia

azurophilia
A condition in which the blood contains cells having azurophil granulations.

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az·u·ro·phil·ia (azh″u-ro-filґe-ə) 1. the quality of staining well with blue aniline dyes. 2. the presence of azurophil granules, as in many lymphocytes.

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  • azurophilic — az·u·ro·phil·ic (azh″u ro filґik) 1. easily stained with blue aniline dyes. 2. pertaining to or characterized by azurophilia. Called also azurophil and azurophile …   Medical dictionary

  • azurophil granule — 1. any granule that stains easily with azure dyes. See also azurophilia. 2. a specific type of azurophilic granule found in the promyelocyte; it contains numerous compounds that are antimicrobial, including myeloperoxidase. Called also primary g …   Medical dictionary

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