chromophorous

adjective

chro·​moph·​o·​rous (ˈ)krō-ˈmäf-(ə-)rəs How to pronounce chromophorous (audio)
: containing pigment as an integral part of the protoplasm

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“Chromophorous.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/chromophorous. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.

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