acidophil
|a-ci-do-phil|
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/əˈsɪdəfɪl/
acid-loving cell
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acidophil' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'acidophilos,' where 'acido-' meant 'acid' and '-philos' meant 'loving.'
Historical Evolution
'acidophilos' transformed into the modern English word 'acidophil' through scientific terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'acid-loving,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a cell or organism that stains with acid dyes.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a type of cell or organism that stains readily with acid dyes.
The pathologist identified the cell as an acidophil due to its staining properties.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/22 19:51