amphophile
|am-pho-phile|
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/ˈæmfəˌfaɪl/
affinity for both
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amphophile' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amphóphilos,' where 'amphi-' meant 'both' and 'philos' meant 'loving.'
Historical Evolution
'amphóphilos' transformed into the modern English word 'amphophile' through scientific terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'loving both,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern scientific usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a cell or tissue that has an affinity for both acidic and basic dyes.
The amphophile nature of the cell allowed it to be stained with both types of dyes.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/23 10:51