Melanophage

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• melanophage — A histiocyte that has phagocytized melanin. [melano + G. phagein, to eat] * * * me·la·no·phage mə lan ə .fāj, mel ə nə n a melanin containing cell which obtains the pigment by phagocytosis * * * mel·a·no·phage (melґə no fāj″)… …   Medical dictionary

• chromatophore — 1. A colored plastid, due to the presence of chlorophyll or other pigments, found in certain forms of protozoa. 2. Melanophage; a pigment bearing phagocyte found chiefly in the skin, mucous membrane, and choroid coat of the eye, and also in… …   Medical dictionary