Weigert, Carl

Weigert, Carl

(vi'gert) Ger. pathologist, 1845–1904.

Weigert elastic fiber stain

Weigert elastic stain.

Weigert elastic stain

A histological stain used to identify elastin in tissue samples. Synonym: Weigert elastic fiber stain

Weigert law

An observation stating that loss or destruction of tissue results in an excess of new tissue during repair.

Weigert,

Carl, German pathologist, 1845-1904. Weigert iodine solution - an iodine-potassium iodide mixture used as a reagent to alter crystal and methyl violet so that they are retained by certain bacteria and fungi.Weigert iron hematoxylin stainWeigert law - the loss or destruction of a part or element in the organic world is likely to result in compensatory replacement and overproduction of tissue during the process of regeneration or repair. Synonym(s): overproduction theoryWeigert stain - dye used in the study of myelinated axons.Weigert stain for actinomycesWeigert stain for elastinWeigert stain for fibrinWeigert stain for myelinWeigert stain for neurogliaWeigert-Gram stain - a stain for bacteria in tissues in which sections are stained in alum-hematoxylin, then in eosin, aniline methyl violet, and Lugol solution.