Histology
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Histology, also known as microscopic anatomy, microanatomy or histoanatomy, is the branch of biology that studies the microscopic anatomy of biological tissues. Histology is the microscopic counterpar
Histologic specimen being placed on the stage of an optical microscope
Human lung tissue stained with hematoxylin and eosin as seen under a microscope
Histologic section of a plant stem (Alliaria petiolata)
Histologic section of a fossilized invertebrate. Ordovician bryozoan.
Staining
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Staining is a technique used to enhance contrast in samples, generally at the microscopic level. Stains and dyes are frequently used in histology, in cytology, and in the medical fields of histopathol
A stained histological specimen, sandwiched between a glass microscope slide.
Example of negative staining
PAS diastase showing the fungus Histoplasma.