OXIDASE REACTION
\ˈɒksɪdˌe͡ɪs ɹɪˈakʃən], \ˈɒksɪdˌeɪs ɹɪˈakʃən], \ˈɒ_k_s_ɪ_d_ˌeɪ_s ɹ_ɪ__ˈa_k_ʃ_ə_n]\
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The formation of indol blue when a blood smear containing myeloid leucocytes is treated with a mixture of alphanaphthol and paradimethyl-aniline-sulphate; the meyloid leucocytes contain a ferment of the oxidase variety which causes this reaction, the lymphoid leucocytes do not.
By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop
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Prinzmetal Angina
- A clinical syndrome characterized by development of CHEST PAIN at rest concomitant transient ST segment elevation in the electrocardiogram, but with preserved exercise capacity.