BASOPHILIC

basophilic

(adjective) staining readily with basic dyes

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

basophilic (comparative more basophilic, superlative most basophilic)

Easily stained with basic dyes, such as haematoxylin.

Source: Wiktionary



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