OBO ID: CL:0000767
Term Name: basophil Search Ontology:
Synonyms:
  • basophilic leucocyte
  • basophilic leukocyte
  • polymorphonuclear leucocyte
  • polymorphonuclear leukocyte
Definition: Any of the immature or mature forms of a granular leukocyte that in its mature form has an irregularly shaped, pale-staining nucleus that is partially constricted into two lobes, and with cytoplasm that contains coarse, bluish-black granules of variable size. Basophils contain vasoactive amines such as histamine and serotonin, which are released on appropriate stimulation. A basophil is CD123-positive, CD193-positive, CD203c-positive, and FceRIa-positive. (6)
References:
  • BTO:0000129
  • CALOHA:TS-0073
  • FMA:62862
Ontology: Cell Ontology
PHENOTYPE No data available