allophore
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e·ryth·ro·phore
(ĕ-rith'rō-fōr),A chromatophore containing granules of a red or brown pigment.
Synonym(s): allophore
[erythro- + G. phoros, bearing]
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allophore
A chromatophore with affinity for red, alcohol-resistant stains, which is found in the skin of certain fish, amphibia and reptiles.Segen's Medical Dictionary. © 2012 Farlex, Inc. All rights reserved.