Having an affinity for acid dyes; denoting a cell or tissue element that stains with an acid dye, such as eosin. ... Synonym: acidophil, acidophile, oxychromatic. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
Type: Term Pronunciation: as′i-dō-fil′ik, ă-sid′ō-fil-ik Definitions: 1. Having an affinity for acid dyes; denoting a cell or tissue element that stains with an acid dye, such as eosin. Synonyms: oxychromatic Found on http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=690
acidophilic 1. A reference to organisms that thrive in an acidic environment. 2. A designation of a microorganism that grows well in a highly acid medium. 3. A description of any microorganism that can or must live in an acidic environment (pH below 6). 4. Referring to anything that is easily stained with acid dye. Found on http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/2726/