ärˈjentəfə̇n adjective
or ar·gen·taf·fine “, -əˌfēn
Etymology: probably back-formation from argentaffinity, from argent- + affinity
1.
a. : depositing reduced silver from ammoniated silver hydroxide solutions — used of certain cell granules containing phenols or polyamines
b. : of, relating to, or being a cell type of the gastrointestinal tract that is postulated to have a role in the production of intrinsic factor
2. : argentophil
• ar·gen·taf·fin·i·ty ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷əˈfinəd.ē noun