clearing Flashcards
1
Q
process that renders tissue elements transparent for microscopic examination
A
clearing
2
Q
most common clearing agent
A
xylene
3
Q
agent that dehydrates and clears tissues at the same time
A
dioxane
4
Q
clearing agents recommended for tough tissues, lymph nodes and embryos
A
chloroform and carbon tetrachloride
5
Q
other name for terpineol
A
artificial oil of lilac
6
Q
clearing agent for thick mucinous specimens
A
carbol-xylene
7
Q
used for clearing embryos, insects and very delicate speciments
A
aniline oil
8
Q
other name for oil of origanum
A
spanish hop oil (thyme oil)
9
Q
other name for methyl salicylate
A
oil of wintergreen
10
Q
best xylene substitute
A
lemonene
