- chromophorous
- \(ˈ)krō|mäf(ə)rəs\ adjective
Etymology: chrom- + -phorousbacteriology : containing pigment as an integral part of the protoplasm
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
chromophorous
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chromophorous — chro·moph·o·rous ( )krō mäf (ə )rəs adj containing pigment as an integral part of the protoplasm * * * chro·moph·o·rous (kro mofґər əs) chromophoric … Medical dictionary
chromophorous — chro·moph·o·rous … English syllables
chromophoric, chromophorous — 1. Relating to a chromophore. 2. Producing or carrying color; denoting certain microorganisms … Medical dictionary
parachromophorous — “+ adjective Etymology: para (I) + chromophorous : excreting pigment that is insoluble in water and does not diffuse away from a cell wall or capsule compare chromoparous, chromophorous … Useful english dictionary
parachromophorous — para·chromophorous … English syllables
