English word cytochrome comes from English -chrome (Having a specified colour. Various pigments.), English cyto- ((biology) cell.)
Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
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-chrome | English (en) | Having a specified colour. Various pigments. |
cyto- | English (en) | (biology) cell. |
cytochrome | English (en) | Any of various related hemoproteins found in the cells of most organisms, which are an important part of cell respiration. |