chromophil

chromophil definition - medical

chro·mo·phil (krōˈmə-fĭlˌ) or chro·mat·o·phil (krō-mătˈə-fĭlˌ, krōˈmə-tō-) or chro·mo·phile (-fīlˌ)

noun
A cell or other histologic element that stains readily.
adjective
Staining readily. Used of a cell or cell structure.

Related Forms:

  • chroˌmo·philˈic (krōˌmə-fĭlˈĭk) adjective

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