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Medical Definition of Zenker's fixative
1. A rapid fixative consisting of mercuric chloride, potassium dichromate, sodium sulfate, glacial acetic acid, and water, useful for trichrome stains; must be washed to remove potassium dichromate and treated with iodine solution to remove mercuric chloride; tissues tend to become brittle if left in the fixative for more than 24 hours. (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Zenker's Fixative
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