A cell or tissue structure that attracts and absorbs both acidic and basic stains equally in microscopy.
From Greek 'amphi' (both) and 'phila' (loving/attracting). Medical term from histology describing staining properties of cellular material.
When scientists look at cells under microscopes, some prefer pink stains, others blue—but amphophils can't decide, absorbing both equally, making them appear purple and utterly indecisive in the prettiest way.
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