Fixatives
Agents employed in the preparation of histologic or pathologic specimens for the purpose of maintaining the existing form and structure of all of the constituent elements. Great numbers of different agents are used; some are also decalcifying and hardening agents. They must quickly kill and coagulate living tissue.
Year introduced: 1977
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Tree Number(s): D27.720.355
MeSH Unique ID: D005404
Entry Terms:
- Fixative
- Pickling Agents
- Agents, Pickling
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