Heterophil

/ˈhɛt.ə.rəʊ.fɪl/

/ˈhɛt.ə.roʊ.fɪl/

Translation of "heterophil" into Russian

Noun

/ˈhɛt.ə.rəʊ.fɪl/

/ˈhɛt.ə.roʊ.fɪl/

heterophil

heterophils pl

гетерофил

The presence of heterophils in the blood can indicate an infection.

Наличие гетерофилов в крови может указывать на инфекцию.

Noun

/ˈhɛt.ə.rəʊ.fɪl/

/ˈhɛt.ə.roʊ.fɪl/

A type of white blood cell, specifically a granulocyte, that is similar to a neutrophil and is found in some animals, such as birds and reptiles.

The veterinarian noted an increase in heterophils in the bird's blood test, indicating a possible infection.

Adjective

/ˈhɛt.ə.rəʊ.fɪl/

/ˈhɛt.ə.roʊ.fɪl/

Relating to or exhibiting attraction toward or reaction with foreign cells, tissues, or antigens from a different species.

The laboratory performed a heterophil antibody test to confirm the diagnosis.