Medical

picrocarmine

Also found in: Dictionary.

picrocarmine

 [pik″ro-kahr´min]
a histological stain consisting of a mixture of carmine, ammonia, distilled water, and aqueous solution of picric acid.
Miller-Keane Encyclopedia and Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing, and Allied Health, Seventh Edition. © 2003 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier, Inc. All rights reserved.

pic·ro·car·mine stain

a red crystalline powder derived from a solution of carmine, ammonia, and picric acid, which is evaporated, leaving the powder (soluble in water); it produces excellent staining of keratohyaline granules.
Farlex Partner Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012

pic·ro·car·mine stain

, picrocarmine (pik'rō-kahr'min stān)
A red crystalline powder derived from a solution of carmine, ammonia, and picric acid that is evaporated, leaving the powder (soluble in water); it produces excellent staining of keratohyaline granules.
Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012
Mentioned in
Copyright © 2003-2025 Farlex, Inc Disclaimer
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.