gentianophil

gentianophil definition - medical

gen·tian·o·phil (jĕnˈshə-nō-fĭlˌ) or gen·tian·o·phile (-fīlˌ, -fĭlˌ)

adjective
Staining readily with gentian violet.

Related Forms:

  • genˌtian·o·philˈic adjective

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