A structure or substance that readily absorbs and retains both acidic and basic dyes simultaneously.
From Greek 'amphi' (both) and 'phile' (lover of). A variant of 'amphophil' used interchangeably in histological terminology.
These cells are the diplomats of the microscopic world—they're friends with every stain, embracing both acidic and basic dyes without allegiance, showing up as that mysterious purple hue under magnification.
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