Iron Hematoxylin Staining Method

**Semantic type:** Laboratory Procedure

**Definition:** A microscopy staining method that utilizes a mixture of iron and hematoxylin to visualize intracellular structures in a microscopic sample. In this dye system, iron acts as a mordant to hematoxylin rendering it insoluble, thereby allowing irreversible blue-black colored dyeing to the cell nucleus.

**Synonyms:** - IRON HEMATOXYLIN STAIN