trypan blue
/ (ˈtrɪpən, ˈtrɪpæn, trɪˈpæn) /
noun
a dye obtained from tolidine that is absorbed by the macrophages of the reticuloendothelial system and is therefore used for staining cells in biological research
Word Origin for trypan blue
so called because it is
trypano-cidal : see
trypanosome,
-cide
Words nearby trypan blue
Medical definitions for trypan blue
trypan blue
[ trī′pən, trĭp′ən ]
n.
An acid dye used for staining of the reticuloendothelial system, the kidney tubules, and cells in tissue culture.