What is chromopexy?

Answer 1

When the cell ingests colloidal chromogen particles phagocytotically the process is known as chromopexy, e.g., some mesoblastic cells. Modern zoology by H.S. Bhamrah, page 41, plasma membrane chapter http://books.Google.com/books?id=Xj-dFhriio8C&pg=PA41&lpg=PA41&dq=chromopexy&source=bl&ots=OlO0WC_HCS&sig=bjJ9B23Sa-ui05lFeKTy-Zd-p_k&hl=en&ei=54UTSuODNpK4sgPA19XzDQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=3

Answer 2

Chromopexy is a medical procedure done to repair a detached retina by using a laser or cryotherapy to create adhesions between the retina and the underlying tissue. This technique helps to stabilize the retina and prevent further detachment.