fixatives
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- A compound (such as ethanol or formaldehyde) that fixes tissues and cells for microscopic study
- A varnish dissolved in alcohol and sprayed over pictures to prevent smudging
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| 15 | laxatives | 3 | 0 |
| 16 | fixated | 3 | 0 |
| 17 | fatties | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | fixes | 2 | 0 |
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Structural and morphological properties of cells preserved with various fixatives. Scanning electron microscopy images (top) and scattering profiles from flow cytometry (bottom) are shown
Apr 26, 2023 National Institute of Standards and Technology (.gov)
Apr 26, 2023 National Institute of Standards and Technology (.gov)
New Hair Fixative Technology at Ashland
Jan 16, 2015 Happi | Household And Personal Products Industry
Jan 16, 2015 Happi | Household And Personal Products Industry
Interference of fixatives and fixation period on the morphologic analysis of ovarian preantral follicles
May 14, 2021 Cambridge University Press & Assessment
May 14, 2021 Cambridge University Press & Assessment
Carnoy's solution is an adequate tissue fixative for routine surgical pathology, preserving cell morphology and molecular integrity
Oct 12, 2014 Wiley Online Library
Oct 12, 2014 Wiley Online Library