chromophil chro·mo·phil (krō'mə-fĭl') or chro·mat·o·phil (krō-māt'ə-fĭl', krō'mə-tō-) or chro·mo·phile (-fīl')
n.
A cell or other histologic element that stains readily. adj.
Staining readily. Used of a cell or cell structure.
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
| a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal. |