Glossary Term
Fixative
PCR TermsEN
Definition
A compound that preserves tissues and cells for microscopic study.
Extended Notes
Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C498. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0. Source identity and definition checked automatically on 2026-10-20. No individual clinical interpretation or human reviewer is asserted.
Also Known As
Fixative