Main Entry: May–Grün·wald stain

Pronunciation: \ˈmā-ˈgrün-wȯld-\

Function: noun

: a stain for blood consisting of a saturated solution of eosin in methylene blue added to methyl alcohol—called also Jenner's stain

May \ˈmī\ , Richard (1863–1936), and Grünwald \ˈgruen-ˌvält\ , Ludwig (born 1863), German physicians. May and Grünwald introduced their staining solution in an article published in 1902.