Below are a few definitions related to eosinophilic disorders.
Eosinophils - a specific type of white blood cell that accounts for only a small number of cells in the blood and tissues.
Eosinophilic Disorders - diseases involving increased accumulation of eosinophils in the blood or tissues.
Eosinophilia - an increase in levels of eosinophils in the blood or tissue.
Eosinophilic Colitis - a disease characterized by elevated levels of eosinophils in the large intestine (colon).
Eosinophilic Esophagitis - a disease characterized by elevated levels of eosinophils in the esophagus.
Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis - a disease characterized by elevated levels of eosinophils in the stomach and/or small intestine.
Hypereosinophilic Syndrome - a disease characterized by high peripheral blood eosinophilia in the presence of multiple organ involvement.
