A chemical spray used to preserve a specimen obtained from the body for pathologic examination is a(n) ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
fixative
A fixative is a chemical spray for preserving a specimen obtained from the body for pathologic examination.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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