cytochemistry
[ sahy-tuh-kem-uh-stree ]
/ ˌsaɪ təˈkɛm ə stri /
noun
the branch of cell biology dealing with the detection of cell constituents by means of biochemical analysis and visualization techniques.
Nearby words
cyto-, cytoanalyzer, cytoarchitecture, cytocentrum, cytochalasin, cytochemistry, cytochrome, cytochrome oxidase, cytochrome reductase, cytocidal, cytocide
Related formscy·to·chem·i·cal [sahy-tuh-kem-i-kuh l] /ˌsaɪ təˈkɛm ɪ kəl/, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for cytochemistry
cytochemistry
/ (ˌsaɪtəʊˈkɛmɪstrɪ) /
noun
the chemistry of living cells
Derived Formscytochemical, adjective
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Medicine definitions for cytochemistry
cytochemistry
[ sī′tō-kĕm′ĭ-strē ]
n.
The branch of biochemistry that deals with the study of the chemical composition and activity of cells.
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