Cyto-Stain
Cyto-Stain
Cyto-Stain (pronounced: /ˈsʌɪtoʊ-ˈsteɪn/) is a type of stain used in histology and cytology to enhance the visibility of cells and cell components under a microscope.
Etymology
The term "Cyto-Stain" is derived from two Greek words: "kytos" meaning "cell" and "stain" from the English language, which refers to a substance used to enhance the visibility of objects or structures.
Usage
Cyto-Stains are used in various fields of biology and medicine, including histology, cytology, and pathology. They are essential for the study of cell structure and function, and are often used in the diagnosis of various diseases.
Types of Cyto-Stains
There are several types of Cyto-Stains, each designed to highlight specific components of the cell. These include:
- Hematoxylin and Eosin stain (H&E stain): This is the most commonly used stain in histology. It stains nuclei blue and cytoplasm pink.
- Gram stain: This is used in microbiology to differentiate bacteria into Gram-positive (purple) and Gram-negative (pink).
- Giemsa stain: This is used to stain blood and bone marrow smears, and can also be used to identify parasites.
- Papanicolaou stain (Pap stain): This is used in cytology to examine cells from various body sites to detect cancerous changes.
Related Terms
- Histology: The study of the microscopic structure of tissues.
- Cytology: The study of cells.
- Pathology: The study of disease.
- Microscope: An instrument used to see objects that are too small to be seen by the naked eye.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cyto-Stain
- Wikipedia's article - Cyto-Stain
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