eosinophilia
noun
eo·sin·o·phil·ia
ˌē-ə-ˌsi-nə-ˈfi-lē-ə 
: abnormal increase in the number of eosinophils in the blood that is characteristic of allergic states and various parasitic infections
Examples of eosinophilia in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Breathing problems or respiratory failure Seizures Skin reactions, such as drug rash with eosinophilia with systemic manifestations (DRESS syndrome)
Suicidal or self-harming thoughts
Warnings About Gabapentin Use
Gabapentin may cause self-harming or suicidal thoughts.
—
Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 6 Dec. 2024
An autopsy revealed the cause was DRESS — drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms.
—Katherine Ellison, Washington Post, 27 July 2024
But a doctor later handling the case ruled out DRESS because Izzy didn’t appear to have eosinophilia — abnormally high levels of a type of white blood cell that is a common marker of DRESS, according to Tolliver.
—Katherine Ellison, Washington Post, 27 July 2024
One, a 29-year-old male in Minnesota, sought care for a mysterious illness marked by fever, severe muscle pains, swelling around his eyes (periorbital edema), high levels of infection-fighting white blood cells (eosinophilia, a common response to parasites), and other laboratory anomalies.
—Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 23 May 2024
Keed’s cause of death was attributed to natural causes due to eosinophilia, the Los Angeles County medical examiner-coroner confirmed at the time.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 8 Mar. 2023
According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner, Keed’s cause of death stemmed from eosinophilia.
—Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 6 Feb. 2023
Several researchers have noted the importance of physicians being aware of returning travelers, expatriates and service members with a history of travel in endemic areas, the characteristic larva currens rash and evidence of eosinophilia (9).
—Rebecca Kreston, Discover Magazine, 9 Sep. 2011
Blood tests indicated that these cases had eosinophilia cells in their blood, a disease-fighting blood cell that is a common sign of parasitic infection.
—Daniella Emanuel, CNN, 7 July 2017
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 6 Dec. 2024
An autopsy revealed the cause was DRESS — drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms.
—Katherine Ellison, Washington Post, 27 July 2024
But a doctor later handling the case ruled out DRESS because Izzy didn’t appear to have eosinophilia — abnormally high levels of a type of white blood cell that is a common marker of DRESS, according to Tolliver.
—Katherine Ellison, Washington Post, 27 July 2024
One, a 29-year-old male in Minnesota, sought care for a mysterious illness marked by fever, severe muscle pains, swelling around his eyes (periorbital edema), high levels of infection-fighting white blood cells (eosinophilia, a common response to parasites), and other laboratory anomalies.
—Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 23 May 2024
Keed’s cause of death was attributed to natural causes due to eosinophilia, the Los Angeles County medical examiner-coroner confirmed at the time.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 8 Mar. 2023
According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner, Keed’s cause of death stemmed from eosinophilia.
—Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 6 Feb. 2023
Several researchers have noted the importance of physicians being aware of returning travelers, expatriates and service members with a history of travel in endemic areas, the characteristic larva currens rash and evidence of eosinophilia (9).
—Rebecca Kreston, Discover Magazine, 9 Sep. 2011
Blood tests indicated that these cases had eosinophilia cells in their blood, a disease-fighting blood cell that is a common sign of parasitic infection.
—Daniella Emanuel, CNN, 7 July 2017
Dictionary Entries Near eosinophilia
Cite this Entry
“Eosinophilia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eosinophilia. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationMedical Definition
eosinophilia
noun
eo·sin·o·phil·ia
-ˌsin-ə-ˈfil-ē-ə
: abnormal increase in the number of eosinophils in the blood that is characteristic of allergic states and various parasitic infections
called also acidophilia
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share