Weigert’s iron haematoxylin stain
(Science: technique) A nuclear staining solution containing haematoxylin, ferric chloride, and hydrochloric acid; useful in combination with von Gieson’s stain, especially for demonstrating connective tissue elements or entamoeba histolytica in sections.
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