Weigert's stain is a specialized histological technique used primarily to visualize connective tissues, particularly elastic fibers and collagen. It is named after the German pathologist Carl Weigert who developed this staining method in the late 19th century. The stain can be categorized into two main types: Weigert's iron hematoxylin and Weigert's resorcin-fuchsin. Each serves specific purposes in histological examination.
