Verhoeff's stain

noun

Ver·​hoeff's stain ˈvər-ˌhȯfs- How to pronounce Verhoeff's stain (audio)
: a stain containing hematoxylin, ferric chloride, and iodine that is used to demonstrate the presence of elastin

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“Verhoeff's stain.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/Verhoeff%27s%20stain. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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