NEUTROPHILIC

Etymology

Adjective

neutrophilic (comparative more neutrophilic, superlative most neutrophilic)

Of or pertaining to neutrophils

In microscopy and chemistry, not staining strongly with acidic or alkaline stains, but staining strongly with pH-neutral stains

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

27 December 2024

OBLIGATE

(adjective) restricted to a particular condition of life; “an obligate anaerobe can survive only in the absence of oxygen”


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Coffee Trivia

International Coffee Day (September 29) is an occasion to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events occurring in places across the world. A day to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the coffee growers’ plight. Other countries celebrate this event on October 1.

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