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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The analytical process of finding proteins in cells of a tissue microtome section exploiting the principle of antibodies binding specifically to antigens in biological tissues. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   an assay that shows specific antigens in tissues by the use of markers that are either fluorescent dyes or enzymes (such as horseradish peroxidase) wordnet

Etymology

From immuno- + histochemistry.

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