The following information was taken from the website for the American Partnership for Eosinophilic Disorders (APFED). For more detailed information, you can visit their website, apfed.org.
Eosinophils (ee-oh-sin-oh-fillz) are a type of white blood cell (WBC). Eosinophils are the least common of the white blood cells and comprise approximately 1-4% of the blood’s cellular make-up. Named after “Eos” the Greek goddess of dawn, eosinophils are characterized by their bright red-pink color and double nucleus when stained and viewed under the microscope. Eosinophils are most commonly associated with allergic diseases and parasite infections.
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