horseradish peroxidase

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noun

Histology. an enzyme, isolated from horseradish, that when microinjected can be detected by the colored products of the reaction it catalyzes, used as a tracer, as in tracing the route of a motor neuron from the cell body in the spinal cord to the muscle it innervates.

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How to use horseradish peroxidase in a sentence

The Plaza Hotel cooked a fancy-pants latke with red wine braised oxtail, horseradish sunchoke cream, and crispy kale.
I Ate Potato Pancakes Til I Plotzed|Emily Shire|December 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The horseradish is the secret weapon in this quinoa, so definitely make sure to get some, even for just a small amount.
Three Quinoa Recipes for Your Weekend Parties|Jane Coxwell|May 26, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Start with the beets and horseradish crème fraiche, then move on to the Ambrosia burger, ending strong with the banana cream pie.
Gal With a Suitcase|Jolie Hunt|February 20, 2010|DAILY BEAST
A pint of horseradish, fed once a day, cut up with potatoes or meal, is useful for the same purpose.
Domestic Animals|Richard L. Allen

In the accompanying figure a represents aconite root, and b horseradish root.
Cooley's Cyclopdia of Practical Receipts and Collateral Information in the Arts, Manufactures, Professions, and Trades..., Sixth Edition, Volume I|Arnold Cooley
Combined with tomatoes and rice and flavored with horseradish, it makes a very appetizing dish called Turkish lamb.
Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 3|Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
Then pour in the water and tomatoes and add the meat, horseradish, salt, and pepper.
Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 3|Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
Serve with a well-seasoned sauce, such as lemon cream, horseradish, etc.
Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 3|Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences

Medical definitions for horseradish peroxidase

horseradish peroxidase

[ hôrs′răd′ĭsh ]

An enzyme used in immunohistochemistry to label the antigen-antibody complex.