| azurophil | Staining readily with an azure dye, denoting especially the hyperchromatin and reddish purple granules of certain blood cells. Origin: azure + G. Philos, fond (05 Mar 2000) |
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| azurophil granule | <cell biology> Primary lysosomal granules found in neutrophil granulocytes, contain a wide range of hydrolytic enzymes. Sometimes referred to as primary granules to distinguish them from the specific or secondary granules. (02 Jan 1998) |
| azurophilia | A condition in which the blood contains cells having azurophil granulations. (05 Mar 2000) |