A thin daub of blood, pus, or extraneous matter on a glass slide stained and mounted for study under the microscope.<\/p>\n
Thin film of tissue spread on a slide for microscopic examination.<\/p>\n
A thin layer of tissue or fluid spread on a glass slide for microscopic examination.<\/p>\n
A small amount of body tissue or fluid spread on a glass slide for examination under a microscope. Common examples are a blood smear or a cervical Pap smear test. When infection is suspected, a smear can help to identify the microorganism and allow the physician to prescribe the right medication.<\/p>\n
A specimen of tissue or other material taken from part of the body and smeared on a microscope slide for examination.<\/p>\n
In bacteriology, material spread on a surface, as a microscopic slide or a culture medium.<\/p>\n
In order to facilitate microscopic examination, a specimen is meticulously prepared by evenly distributing the material across a glass slide and applying a particular stain. This staining process is tailored to enhance specific characteristics or structures of the sample, enabling researchers or medical professionals to analyze the specimen under a microscope with greater clarity and detail.<\/p>\n
A sample intended for microscopic scrutiny is created by thinly spreading a layer of cells (like blood cells) onto a glass slide. Frequently encountered smear variations encompass cells gathered from the inner cheek (referred to as a buccal smear) and from the cervix’s neck.<\/p>\n
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