amphophil

amphophil definition - medical

am·pho·phil (ămˈfə-fĭl) or am·pho·phile (-fīlˌ)

adjective
Having an affinity for both acid and basic dyes.
noun
A cell that stains readily with either acid or basic dyes. Also called amphocyte.

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