basofiller

Basofiller is a term found in some non-English scientific and technical literature that combines the elements baso- and filler. It does not have a single, widely recognized definition in English, and its meaning varies by language and field. In medical contexts, the most established related term is basophil, a type of white blood cell involved in allergic responses and inflammation; some texts may use basofiller informally to refer to substances or processes affecting basophils, but this usage is nonstandard in English and not widely cited in peer-reviewed sources.

In dentistry and materials science, basofiller can refer to a base filler material used to build up or support a restoration, acting as a foundational layer beneath a final dental composite or cement. Such base fillers are typically chosen for properties like radiopacity, handling, chemical compatibility, and pulp protection, though specific materials and nomenclature vary by country and manufacturer.

Etymology: the prefix baso- derives from Greek roots meaning base or foundational, and filler denotes a material added to fill a space; however, the precise meaning of basofiller is context-dependent. See also basophil, filler (material), base material.