- cresyl echt, cresyl fast violet
- A metachromatic basic oxazin dye, closely related to cresyl violet acetate and used for the same purposes.
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cresyl echt, cresyl fast violet
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cresyl violet acetate — A metachromatic basic oxazin dye, used as a stain for nuclei and Nissl substance; related to German derived dye known as cresyl echt violet or cresyl fast violet. * * * a basic violet dye used as a stain for the central nervous system … 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
