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cytochemistry

[sahy-tuh-kem-uh-stree]
noun
  1. the branch of cell biology dealing with the detection of cell constituents by means of biochemical analysis and visualization techniques.
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Origin of cytochemistry

First recorded in 1900–05; cyto- + chemistry
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

noun
  1. the chemistry of living cells
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Derived Formscytochemical, adjective
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cytochemistry in Medicine

cytochemistry

(sī′tō-kĕm′ĭ-strē)
n.
  1. The branch of biochemistry that deals with the study of the chemical composition and activity of cells.
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