Eosinophil (EOS): Understanding White Blood Cell Levels & Significance

The medical abbreviation "eosinophil" is used to refer to a type of white blood cell known as an eosinophil. Eosinophils are a type of granulocyte, which are a group of white blood cells that are characterized by the presence of granules in their cytoplasm. Eosinophils are typically involved in the body's response to allergic reactions and parasitic infections.