thioflavine
noun
thio·fla·vine
-ˈflā-ˌvēn
variants
also thioflavin
: either of two yellow thiazole dyes used as biological stains as well as in dyeing or making organic pigments
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“Thioflavine.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/thioflavine. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.
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