chromophil
|chro-mo-phil|
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/ˈkroʊməˌfɪl/
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/ˈkrəʊməˌfɪl/
color-loving
Etymology
Etymology Information
'chromophil' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'khrōma' meaning 'color' and 'philos' meaning 'loving'.
Historical Evolution
'khrōma' and 'philos' combined to form the modern English word 'chromophil'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'color-loving', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having an affinity for stains or dyes, often used in a biological context to describe cells or tissues that readily absorb certain dyes.
The chromophil cells in the tissue sample absorbed the dye quickly.
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Last updated: 2025/04/27 01:27