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glutaraldehyde /glu·ta·ral·de·hyde/ (gloo″tah-ral´dĕ-hīd) a disinfectant used in aqueous solution for sterilization of non-heat–resistant equipment; also used as a tissue fixative for light and electron microscopy. glutaraldehyde [glo̅o̅′täral′dəhīd] a histologic fixative and sterilant for medical instruments. glutaraldehyde (gloo´t n a germicidal agent used for the disinfection and sterilization of instruments or equipment that cannot be heat sterilized. An effective agent used in solution for “cold” sterilization. glutaraldehyde a disinfectant used in aqueous solution for sterilization of non-heat-resistant equipment; also used topically as an anhidrotic and as a tissue fixative for light and electron microscopy. glutaraldehyde coagulation test a test used for the detection of hypogammaglobulinemia in calves. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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5% glutaraldehyde (Electron Microscopy Sciences, Hatfield, PA, USA) for 4 h and post-fixed in 1% osmium tetroxide for 1 h. Glutaraldehyde is a dialdehyde that is slightly acidic in its natural state. Both the vaginal photoplethysmograph and the penile strain gauge were sterilized in a solution of Cidex-activated glutaraldehyde between uses (Geer, 1980). |
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