Definition of trichrome in English:
trichrome
adjective ˈtrʌɪkrəʊmˈtrīkrōm
Biology Denoting a stain or method of histological staining in which different tissues are stained, each in one of three different colours.
Example sentencesExamples
- Elastic trichrome and trichrome stains of the liver tissue failed to show evidence of fibrosis.
- The presence of abnormal subepithelial collagen deposition was confirmed by Masson trichrome stain; staining for amyloid with Congo red was negative.
- Acid-fast and parasite trichrome stains of lung biopsy specimens were negative, as were direct fluorescent antibody stains for legionella and pneumocystis carinii.
- They stained positively with a trichrome stain and failed to mark with any of the immunohistochemical stains.
- All 6 specimens containing microsporidia were positive by the AFT and the modified trichrome stains.
- The special stains used were Halle colloidal iron, trichrome stain, and mucicarmine.
- This fibrosis was further appreciated by trichrome stain.
- New and practical staining techniques on frozen tissues, such as modified trichrome and crystal violet stains, are welcome additions.
- Mucicarmine, Alcian blue, elastic, and trichrome stains were used selectively to help define morphology.
- Unlike the Azan method, the Masson trichrome stain poses no potential health risk to laboratory personnel.
- The clear cells possessed abundant finely reticulated clear cytoplasm, which was highlighted by trichrome stain and immunostaining with antimitochondria antibody.
- Cross-striations were present within the cytoplasm on hematoxylin-eosinstained sections and were highlighted by trichrome stain.
- Using Masson trichrome stain and ancillary immunostains, the diagnosis of seminoma was established.
- In our laboratory the trichrome stain was quite variable in its ability to stain the cytoplasm red and the collagen green.
Origin
Early 20th century: from tri- 'three' + Greek khrōma 'colour'.