| hematoxylin | <chemical> Basophilic stain that gives a blue colour (to the nucleus of a cell for example), commonly used in conjunction with eosin that stains the cytoplasm pink or red. Various modifications of haematoxylin have been developed. The histopathologist's H&E is haematoxylin and eosin. (18 Nov 1997) |
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| Delafield | Francis, U.S. Physician and pathologist, 1841-1915. See: Delafield's haematoxylin. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Delafield's haematoxylin | An alum type of haematoxylin used in histology; natural ripening takes about 2 months and the solution is good for years. (05 Mar 2000) |