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Definition of Staining
1. Noun. (histology) the use of a dye to color specimens for microscopic study.
Specialized synonyms: Gram Method, Gram Stain, Gram's Method, Gram's Procedure, Gram's Stain
Category relationships: Histology
Derivative terms: Stain
2. Noun. The act of spotting or staining something.
Generic synonyms: Dirtying, Soiling, Soilure
Derivative terms: Maculate, Maculate, Spot
Definition of Staining
1. Verb. (present participle of ''stain'') ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Staining
1. stain [v] - See also: stain
Medical Definition of Staining
1. The use of a dye, reagent, or other material for producing colouration in tissues or microorganisms for microscopic examination. (12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Staining
Literary usage of Staining
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Microscope and Its Revelations by William Benjamin Carpenter (1883)
"staining Processes.—Much attention has been given of late years to the use of
agents, which, ... The staining-processes may be used either before or after ..."
2. A Text-book of histology by Frederick Randolph Bailey (1904)
"staining SECTIONS. It is often of advantage to stain the different tissue ...
This may be accomplished either by staining successively with several dyes, ..."
3. Proceedings of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia by Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia (1884)
"The use of logwood as a staining agent, however, was soon found to be attended with
... The staining fluid soon became thick, cloudy and filled with a ..."
4. A Text-book of Histology by Frederick Randolph Bailey (1906)
"Occasionally a longer staining is required. Cell bodies including muscle cells
and fibres ... After staining, the sections are washed in distilled water. ..."
5. Animal Micrology: Practical Exercises in Zoölogical Micro-technique by Michael Frederic Guyer (1917)
"The alum-cochineal may require 12 hours or more for staining. Preserve the others
for double staining. As time permits, prepare and section the other ..."
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