hematoxylin
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of hematoxylin
First recorded in 1840–50; hemato- + xyl- ( def. ) + -in 2
Example Sentences
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It is rather small for dissection, but very good complete series were obtained and stained in hematoxylin.
From Journal of Entomology and Zoology Volume 11, Number 4, December 1919 by Charles P. Alexander
The hematoxylin seemed to show the tissues more clearly.
From Journal of Entomology and Zoology Volume Eleven, Number Two, June 1919 by Various
The stains used were carmine, hematoxylin and eosin.
From Journal of Entomology and Zoology Volume Eleven, Number Two, June 1919 by Various
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