A 'double contour' or 'ghosting' of nuclei is often an artifact related to:
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Correct answer: Tissue lifting or poor slide adhesion
If the tissue section is not perfectly flat or begins to lift off the slide during staining, light refracts differently through the gaps. This can create a blurred or doubled appearance of cellular structures.
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