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Cell type found in the pituitary gland
This article is about cells in the pituitary gland. For the class of blood cells, see Basophil granulocyte.
Basophil cell
Microanatomy of the pars distalis of the anterior pituitary, showing chromophobes, basophils, and acidophils
It is called a basophil because it is basophilic (readily takes up bases), and typically stains a relatively deep blue or purple.
These basophils are further classified by the hormones they produce. (It is usually not possible to distinguish between these cell types using standard staining techniques.)
Microanatomy of the pars distalis of the anterior pituitary, showing chromophobes, basophils, and acidophils