- Hiss capsule stain
- (his) [Philip Hanson Hiss, Jr., American bacteriologist, 1868–1913] see Stains and Staining Methods, under stain.
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Hiss capsule stain
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Hiss capsule stain — a method of demonstrating bacterial capsules. Smears are treated with crystal violet, heated, and rinsed with copper sulfate solution. Capsules appear as pale blue halos around deep blue to purple cells … Medical dictionary
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
