Hiss capsule stain

Hiss capsule stain
(his) [Philip Hanson Hiss, Jr., American bacteriologist, 1868–1913] see Stains and Staining Methods, under stain.

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  • Hiss capsule stain — a method of demonstrating bacterial capsules. Smears are treated with crystal violet, heated, and rinsed with copper sulfate solution. Capsules appear as pale blue halos around deep blue to purple cells …   Medical dictionary

  • stain — 1. To discolor. 2. To color; to dye. 3. A discoloration. 4. A dye used in histologic and bacteriologic technique. 5. A procedure in which a dye or combination of dyes and reagents is used to color the constituents of cells and tissues. For… …   Medical dictionary

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