Medical Term:
chromophore
Pronunciation: krō′mō-fōr
Definition:
- The atomic grouping on which the color of a substance depends.
- A target tissue for laser light therapy; absorption wavelength of tissue determines choice of laser wavelength. Common dermal chromophores include hemoglobin, oxyhemoglobin, collagen, beta-carotene, and melanin.
Synonym(s): chromatophore3, color radical
[chromo- + G. phoros, bearing]
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Examples: glitazone, GI cocktail, etc.
