chromophil

/krəˈmɒfɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of cell containing a large amount of chromatin, especially in the spleen or lymph nodes

“The chromophil cells in the spleen play a significant role in filtering the blood.”

2. adjective

relating to or having the property of chromatin

“Chromophil staining revealed the presence of chromatin in the cell nucleus.”

Synonyms

  • chromatic
  • chromatinic

Antonyms

  • achromatic
  • anucleate