paracarmine
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paracarmine — See p. stain. * * * para·car·mine .par ə kär mən, .mīn n a carmine microscopy stain containing calcium chloride and often aluminum chloride * * * para·car·mine (par″ə kahrґmēn) a staining medium consisting of carminic acid,… … Medical dictionary
paracarmine — para·carmine … English syllables
stain — 1. To discolor. 2. To color; to dye. 3. A discoloration. 4. A dye used in histologic and bacteriologic technique. 5. A procedure in which a dye or combination of dyes and reagents is used to color the constituents of cells and tissues. For… … Medical dictionary