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Definitions

Noun

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

Synonyms

All synonyms

polychromasiapolychromasia

Etymology

From poly- + chromato- + -philia.

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