Basophilic is a technical term used by histologists. It describes the microscopic appearance of cells and tissues, as seen down the microscope, after a histological section has been stained with a dye attracted to basic molecules. The most common such dye is haematoxylin. Basophilic describes the appearance of structures seen in histological secti... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basophilic
Denoting tissue components having an affinity for basic dyes under specific pH conditions. ... Synonym: basophil, basophile. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
(ba-so-fil´ik) staining readily with basic dyes. pertaining to basophils. pertaining to or characterized by basophilia. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001