Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Tissue Fixation

The technique of using FIXATIVES in the preparation of cytologic, histologic, or pathologic specimens for the purpose of maintaining the existing form and structure of all the constituent elements.

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Abstract

The technique of using FIXATIVES in the preparation of cytologic, histologic, or pathologic specimens for the purpose of maintaining the existing form and structure of all the constituent elements.

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1 entry terms
  • Fixation, Tissue

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10 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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  1. E01w.370.225.500.620.760.720
  2. E01w.370.225.750.600.760.720
  3. E05.200.500.620.760.720
  4. E05.200.750.600.760.720

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Tissue Fixation. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D016707. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D016707
  2. Tissue Fixation. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q73509712