trichrome
/ˈtrʌɪkrəʊm
/adjective Biology
Denoting a stain or method of histological staining in which different tissues are stained, each in one of three different colours.Unlike the Azan method, the Masson trichrome stain poses no potential health risk to laboratory personnel....
- Elastic trichrome and trichrome stains of the liver tissue failed to show evidence of fibrosis.
- Acid-fast and parasite trichrome stains of lung biopsy specimens were negative, as were direct fluorescent antibody stains for legionella and pneumocystis carinii.
Origin
Early 20th century: from tri- 'three' + Greek khrōma 'colour'.