immunofluorescence [im-yuh -noh-floo -res -uh ns, -flaw-, -floh-, ih-myoo-]
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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. Show More
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British Dictionary definitions for immunofluorescence a method used to determine the location of antibodies or antigens in which the antibodies or antigens are labelled with a fluorescent dye Show More
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immunofluorescence in Medicine immunofluorescence [ĭm′yə-nō-flu-rĕs′ əns, -flô-, ĭ-myōō′-]
Any of various methods that use antibodies chemically linked to a fluorescent dye to identify or quantify antigens in a tissue sample. Show More
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