For the Islamic call to prayer, see Azaan.
For the Star Trek character, see Azan (Star Trek).
In histology Azan (Az: Azocarmine and An: aniline blue) is used to distinguish cells from the extracellular matrix.
- Stains→nucleus red/purple.
- Cytoplasm is stained pink.
- Red blood cells stained red.
- Collagen fibers blue.
- Muscle fibers red.
- Cartilage and bone matrix deep blue.
Also, in Greek mythology, Azan was the son of Arcas and Erato. Azania in Arcadia was named for him.
