Denoting a nerve cell in which the chromophil substance, or stainable material, is arranged in roughly parallel rows or lines. ... Origin: G. Stichos, a row, + chroma, colour ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: stik′ō-krōm Definitions: 1. Denoting a nerve cell in which the chromophil substance, or stainable material, is arranged in roughly parallel rows or lines.
stichochrome Denoting a nerve cell in which the chromophil substance, or stainable material, is arranged in roughly parallel rows or lines.