Achromatophil

/ə,kroʊ'mætəfɪl/ adjective

Describing a cell or tissue that does not readily absorb or hold colored dyes when stained under a microscope.

From Greek 'a-' (without) + 'chroma' (color) + 'philos' (loving). A histology term created in the late 19th century to describe how different tissues interact with laboratory stains.

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