hematoxylin and eosin staining

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-003779",
  "term": "hematoxylin and eosin staining",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "A common laboratory method that uses two dyes called hematoxylin and eosin that make it easier to see different parts of the cell under a microscope. Hematoxylin shows the ribosomes, chromatin (genetic material) within the nucleus, and other structures as a deep blue-purple color. Eosin shows the cytoplasm, collagen, connective tissue, and other structures that surround and support the cell as an orange-pink-red color. Hematoxylin and eosin staining helps identify different types of cells and tissues and provides important information about the pattern, shape, and structure of cells in a tissue sample. It is used to help diagnose diseases, such as cancer. Also called H and E staining.",
  "synonyms": [
    "H and E staining"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/hematoxylin-and-eosin-staining/"
}