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immunofluorescence

[ im-yuh-noh-floo-res-uhns, -flaw-, -floh-, ih-myoo- ]

noun

  1. any of various techniques for detecting an antigen or antibody in a sample by coupling its specifically interactive antibody or antigen to a fluorescent compound, mixing with the sample, and observing the reaction under an ultraviolet-light microscope.


immunofluorescence

/ ˌɪmjʊnəʊflʊəˈrɛsəns /

noun

  1. a method used to determine the location of antibodies or antigens in which the antibodies or antigens are labelled with a fluorescent dye
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Word History and Origins

Origin of immunofluorescence1

First recorded in 1955–60; immuno- + fluorescence

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