polychromatophilia

English

Etymology

poly- +‎ chromato- +‎ -philia

Noun

polychromatophilia (uncountable)

1. The affinity (of a sample prepared for microscopic examination) for more than one kind of stain, especially for both acid and basic stains
2. polychromasia, a disorder of the red blood cells

Derived terms

• polychromatophil
• polychromatophile
• polychromatophilic