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'''Gross pathology''', also simply '''gross''', refers to the macroscopic pathology, and the macroscopic assessment of pathology specimens. It may include preparation of tissue for a microscopic examination. It is an essential part of pathologic assessments. | '''Gross pathology''', also simply '''gross''', refers to the macroscopic pathology, and the macroscopic assessment of pathology specimens. It may include preparation of tissue for a microscopic examination. It is an essential part of pathologic assessments. | ||
==Opening== | |||
:May go by the term ''freshing''. | |||
*The first part of a gross pathologic assessment. | |||
Components: | |||
*Painting with ink - if applicable. | |||
**A good general rule is: ''ink before you think''. | |||
*Cutting open for fixation - if not immediately finished. | |||
==Gross only== | ==Gross only== | ||