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pre- +‎ staining

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prestaining (uncountable)

  1. (cytology) staining prior to some other operation.
    • 2015 July 29, “Multiparametric Cell Cycle Analysis Using the Operetta High-Content Imager and Harmony Software with PhenoLOGIC”, in PLOS ONE[1], →DOI:
      Sequential staining is critical as Pyronin Y can also bind DNA and the prestaining of DNA with Hoechst 33342 blocks this.

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