celloidin
noun 2
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gradually
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1
A semisolid solution of pyroxylin in ether and alcohol. Used to embed specimens for microscopy before they are sectioned and placed on slides.
The celloidin will gradually change into a soft gel.
2
A specimen embedded in celloidin.
I will not cut the celloidins or check the bibliography for his book.
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The celloidin will gradually change into a soft gel.
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I will not cut the celloidins or check the bibliography for his book.
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