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

Other Words From

• immu·no·fluo·rescent adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of immunofluorescence¹

First recorded in 1955–60; immuno- + fluorescence