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immunofluorescence
noun im·mu·no·flu·o·res·cence \-(ˌ)flȯ-ˈre-sən(t)s, -(ˌ)flu̇(-ə)-\
Definition of IMMUNOFLUORESCENCE
: the labeling of antibodies or antigens with fluorescent dyes especially for the purpose of demonstrating the presence of a particular antigen or antibody in a tissue preparation or smear
— im·mu·no·flu·o·res·cent \-sənt\ adjective
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First Known Use of IMMUNOFLUORESCENCE
1960
Medical Dictionary
immunofluorescence
noun im·mu·no·flu·o·res·cence \-(ˌ)flu̇(-ə)r-ˈes-ən(t)s, -flōr-, -flȯr-\
Medical Definition of IMMUNOFLUORESCENCE
: the labeling of antibodies or antigens with fluorescent dyes especially for the purpose of demonstrating the presence of a particular antigen or antibody in a tissue preparation or smear
—im·mu·no·flu·o·res·cent \-ənt\ adjective
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