Chromatoid

/ˈkroʊmətɔɪd/ adjective

Definition

Resembling or having the nature of color; staining readily or containing chromatin-like material.

Etymology

From Greek 'chroma' (color) + '-oid' (resembling). A biological term used to describe structures that appear colored or absorb dyes readily.

Kelly Says

Cells with chromatoid bodies often produce unexpected results under the microscope because these structures can look like normal genetic material but behave quite differently.

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