SHADOWING (HISTOLOGY)
\ʃˈadə͡ʊɪŋ hɪstˈɒləd͡ʒi], \ʃˈadəʊɪŋ hɪstˈɒlədʒi], \ʃ_ˈa_d_əʊ_ɪ_ŋ__ h_ɪ_s_t_ˈɒ_l_ə_dʒ_i]\
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The technique of spraying a tissue specimen with a thin coat of a heavy metal such as platinum. The specimen is sprayed from an oblique angle, which results in the uneven deposition of the coating. The varying thicknesses create a shadow effect and give a three-dimensional appearance to the specimen.
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hydromorphic
- [Greek] Structurally adapted to an aquatic environment, as organs of water plants.
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