huỷ sắc
Definition
- Adjective:
- Chromophobic, chromophobe: In biology and histology, this term describes a cell, tissue, or structure that does not stain readily with dyes, often appearing pale under a microscope. It is the opposite of being chromophilic (stain-loving).
- Achromatic: Pertaining to a lack of color or the inability to absorb certain stains.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Các tế bào huỷ sắc trong tuyến yên không bắt màu thuốc nhuộm. (The chromophobe cells in the pituitary gland do not take up the dye stain.)
- Vùng huỷ sắc này cần được quan sát kỹ dưới kính hiển vi. (This achromatic area needs to be observed carefully under the microscope.)
Advanced Usage
- Technical/Medical Context: The term is almost exclusively used in specialized scientific fields like histology, cytology, and pathology to describe staining properties.
- Phân biệt tế bào ưa sắc và tế bào huỷ sắc là rất quan trọng trong chẩn đoán mô bệnh học. (Distinguishing between chromophil and chromophobe cells is very important in histopathological diagnosis.)
Variants and Related Words
- Sự huỷ sắc (noun): The property or state of being chromophobic.
- Tế bào huỷ sắc (noun phrase): Chromophobe cell (a specific biological term).
- Ưa sắc (adj.): Chromophilic (the direct antonym).
Synonyms
- Không bắt màu: Not stainable (a descriptive synonym).
- Kị nhuộm: Resistant to staining.
Notes on Meaning
- Primary Meaning: The core meaning is strictly scientific, relating to the staining characteristics of biological specimens. It does not have common everyday usage.
- Etymology: The word is a compound of "huỷ" (to destroy, negate) and "sắc" (color, hue), literally meaning "color-destroying" or "color-negating," which accurately reflects its technical meaning.