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Definition of Counterstain

1. Noun. A stain of contrasting color that is used when the principal stain does not show the structure clearly.

Definition of Counterstain

1. Noun. (microscopy) A stain contrasting with the principal stain in color, thus making the stained structure easier to see ¹

2. Verb. (microscopy) To stain with a counterstain ¹

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Definition of Counterstain

1. [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Medical Definition of Counterstain

1. Rather non-specific stain used in conjunction with another histochemical reagent of greater specificity to provide contrast and reveal more of the general structure of the tissue. Light Green is used as a counterstain in the Mallory procedure, for example. This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

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