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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.

In Greek mythology, Azan was the son of Arcas and Erato. Azania in Arcadia was named for him. Adhan (Azaan) (أَذَان) is the Islamic call to prayer, recited by the muezzin. ... The current Star Trek franchise logo Star Trek is an American science fiction entertainment series. ... Native of the Wysanti race, brother of Rebi. ... The bust of Zeus found at Otricoli (Sala Rotonda, Museo Pio-Clementino, Vatican) Greek mythology refers to the beliefs and stories created by the ancient Greeks, concerning their gods and heroes, the nature of the world and their own cult and ritual practices. ... Arcas is a character from Greek Mythology, being the son of the God Zeus (The God of Thunder and the lord over all Gods) and Callisto (The Goddess of the Great Bear, also known as Ursa Major). ... Erato - Oak panel, Simon Vouet Erato (lovely) is a Greek Muse, shown with a wreath of myrtle and roses, holding a lyre, or a small kithara (a musical instrument that she herself invented); at her feet there are 2 turtle-doves eating seeds off of the floor. ... Arcadia or Arkadía (Greek Αρκαδία; see also List of traditional Greek place names) is a region of Greece in the Peloponnesus. ...


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Azan - LoveToKnow 1911 (288 words)
AZAN (Arabic for "announcement"), the call or summons to public prayers proclaimed by the Muezzin (crier) from the mosque twice daily in all Mahommedan countries.
In small mosques the Muezzin at Azan stands at the door or at the side of the building; in large ones he takes up his position in the minaret.
He is specially chosen for good character, and Azan must not be recited by any one unclean, by a drunkard, by the insane, or by a woman.
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