The concept of basophils does not exist in medicine, so it may be a misnomer that refers to basophils.
Basophils are a type of leukocyte, originating from bone marrow hematopoietic pluripotent stem cells. The cytoplasm of basophils contains basophilic granules of varying sizes and uneven distribution. Basophils are mainly involved in allergic reactions.
Basophils normally account for 0~1% of the total number of white blood cells, and their absolute value is (0.12~0.8)×10⁹/L. When basophils are increased, it may indicate the presence of allergies in the body, and it may also indicate the presence of hematological disorders such as chronic granulomatous leukemia, myelofibrosis, basophilic leukemia, and so on.
In addition, when the body has diabetes, infectious diseases (chicken pox, tuberculosis, etc.), and malignant tumors, there is also an increase in basophils. Since basophils are already relatively few in the peripheral blood, a decrease in the number of basophils has no clinical significance.
If there is an unexplained increase in basophils, you should consult a doctor immediately for a complete examination and targeted treatment.