Giemsa stain

noun Gi·em·sa stain \gē-ˈem-zə-\

Definition of GIEMSA STAIN

: a stain consisting of eosin and a blue dye and used chiefly in the differential staining of blood films —called also Giemsa, Giemsa's stain

— Gi·em·sa–stained \-ˌstānd\ adjective

Gustav Giemsa †1948 German chemotherapist

First Known Use: circa 1909

Medical Dictionary

noun Gi·em·sa stain

: a stain consisting of a mixture of eosin and methylene azure and used chiefly in differential staining of blood films

Gi·em·sa stain also Giemsa's stain \-zə(z)-\

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