polychromatophil, polychromatophile

1. Staining readily with acid, neutral, and basic dyes; denoting certain cells, especially certain red blood cells. SYN: polychromatophilic. 2. A young or degenerating erythrocyte that manifests acidic and basic staining affinities. SYN: polychromatocyte. SYN: polychromophil. [poly- + G. chroma, color, + phileo, to love]