trypan blue

/ (ˈtrɪpən, ˈtrɪpæn, trɪˈpæn) /

noun

a dye obtained from tolidine that is absorbed by the macrophages of the reticuloendothelial system and is therefore used for staining cells in biological research

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Word Origin for trypan blue

so called because it is trypano-cidal : see trypanosome, -cide

Words nearby trypan blue

try on, try one's hand, try one's patience, tryout, trypaflavine, trypan blue, trypanocide, trypanosoma, Trypanosoma brucei gambiense, Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense, Trypanosoma cruzi
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Medical definitions for trypan blue

trypan blue
[ trī′pən, trĭp′ən ]

n.

An acid dye used for staining of the reticuloendothelial system, the kidney tubules, and cells in tissue culture.
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