1 Used other than as an idiom: see outer ,â core. ( 2 planetology) The hot liquid material found near the centre of some planets, distinct from the solid inner core. ( 3 geology) The part of the Earth between the mantle and inner core, responsible for generating the planet's magnetic field. 4  Link/Cite.
Differential Staining is a staining process which uses more than one chemical stain. Using multiple stains can better differentiate between different microorganisms or structures/cellular components of a single organism.
Differential count, sometimes referred to as a diff, is a breakdown of the different types of white cells. A white cell (WBC) differential also checks whether white cells appear normal. The five types of white cells and the approximate percentage they make up in the blood are: Neutrophils (55% to 70%)