Glossary

A chemical used to stain the cytoplasm or basic components of cells is called a cytoplasmic stain. These stains are commonly used in microscopy to visualize the structure and organization…

Anterior staphyloma is a condition in which the front part of the eye (anterior) bulges outward, forming a protrusion. This can occur when the sclera, the white outer layer of…

The acid-fast stain is a lab test that shows if bacteria that cause tuberculosis (TB) and other diseases are present in a sample of tissue, blood, or other body fluid.…

Aesthenia is a term that has been used in a variety of contexts, including as a synonym for asthenia, which is a medical term that refers to a general feeling…