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
References
- NCI Thesaurus 26.09d — Fixative (C498)
- Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C498. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0.
- Could glyoxal be an alternative fixative to paraformaldehyde in human spermatozoa? — J Assist Reprod Genet, 2026-10-14 (PMID 42873433; literature)
- Fixation matters: duration in fixative prior to immunofluorescent analysis directly impacts macrophage visualization in epithelial tissues. — Discov Immunol, 2026-07-23 (PMID 42549346; literature)