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Medical Definition of Newcomer's fixative
1. A fixative containing isopropanol, propionic acid, and dioxane, recommended as a substitute for Carnoy's fixative in preservation of chromatin; also useful for fixing polysaccharides; small pieces of tissue must be used, although excessive shrinkage may still occur. (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Newcomer's Fixative
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