What is "basophilia"

n. The condition of being basophilic

n. the tendency of cells to stain with basic dyes; "cytoplasmic basophilia"

Basophilia is a condition where the basophil quantity is abnormally elevated (more than 10 basophils per liter of blood). Basophilia is associated with Pruritis (itching) due to the basophils release of histamine.