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immunofluorescence

im·mu·no·fluo·res·cence
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [im-yuh-noh-floo-res-uh ns, -flaw-, -floh-, ih-myoo-]
    • /ˌɪm yə noʊ flʊˈrɛs əns, -flɔ-, -floʊ-, ɪˌmyu-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [im-yuh-noh-floo-res-uh ns, -flaw-, -floh-, ih-myoo-]
    • /ˌɪm yə noʊ flʊˈrɛs əns, -flɔ-, -floʊ-, ɪˌmyu-/

Definitions of immunofluorescence word

  • noun immunofluorescence 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. 1
  • noun immunofluorescence A technique for determining the location of an antigen (or antibody) in tissues by reaction with an antibody (or antigen) labeled with a fluorescent dye. 1
  • noun immunofluorescence a method used to determine the location of antibodies or antigens in which the antibodies or antigens are labelled with a fluorescent dye 0
  • noun immunofluorescence the use of a special microscope with ultraviolet light and antibodies labeled with fluorescent dyes to locate specific antigens in tissues 0
  • noun immunofluorescence a technique that uses a fluorochrome to indicate a specific antigen-antibody reaction. 0
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Origin of immunofluorescence

First appearance:

before 1955
One of the 4% newest English words
First recorded in 1955-60; immuno- + fluorescence

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Parts of speech for Immunofluorescence

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immunofluorescence popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Top questions with immunofluorescence

  • how does immunofluorescence work?
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  • what is immunofluorescence microscopy?
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