# polychromatophilia

> English word · Noun

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

## Etymology
From poly- + chromato- + -philia.

## Source
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