chromophil
/ˈkroʊməfɪl/
noun
- A cell or tissue that stains easily with dyes, especially in biology or medicine.
- Under the microscope, the chromophil appeared darker than the surrounding tissue.
- In the biopsy, chromophils were clearly visible against the lighter background.
- The lab technician identified the chromophil by its strong reaction to the blue dye.
adjective
- Describing a cell or tissue that stains easily with dyes.
- Researchers studied the chromophil properties of the glandular tissue.
- A chromophil reaction was observed in the patient's biopsy results.
- The chromophil cells in the sample absorbed the stain more readily than others.