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Definition of Polychromatophilia
1. Noun. The affinity (of a sample prepared for microscopic examination) for more than one kind of stain, especially for both acid and basic stains ¹
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Medical Definition of Polychromatophilia
1. 1. A tendency of certain cells, such as the red blood cells in pernicious anaemia, to stain with basic and also acid dyes. 2. Condition characterised by the presence of many red blood cells that have an affinity for acid, basic, or neutral stains. Synonym: polychromasia, polychromatosis, polychromophilia. (05 Mar 2000)