immunocytochemistry vs. immunohistochemistry

immunocytochemistry

[im-yuh-noh-sahy-toh-kem-uh-stree, ih-myoo-] / ˌɪm yə noʊˌsaɪ toʊˈkɛm ə stri, ɪˌmyu- /

noun

the detection of chemical components of cells by means of antibodies coupled to substances that can be made visible.

immunohistochemistry

[im-yuh-noh-his-toh-kem-uh-stree, ih-myoo-] / ˌɪm yə noʊˌhɪs toʊˈkɛm ə stri, ɪˌmyu- /

the application of immunologic techniques to the chemical analysis of cells and tissues.