polychromatophil

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noun

poly·​chro·​ma·​to·​phil -krō-ˈmat-ə-ˌfil How to pronounce polychromatophil (audio) -ˈkrō-mət-ə- How to pronounce polychromatophil (audio)
: a young or degenerated red blood cell staining with both acid and basic dyes

polychromatophil

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adjective

: exhibiting polychromatophilia
especially : staining with both acid and basic dyes

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“Polychromatophil.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/polychromatophil. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

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