immunofluorescent

[im-yuh-noh-floo-res-uhns, -flaw-, -floh-, ih-myoo-]

im·mu·no·fluo·res·cence

[im-yuh-noh-floo-res-uhns, -flaw-, -floh-, ih-myoo-]
noun
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.

Origin:
1955–60; immuno- + fluorescence

im·mu·no·fluo·res·cent, adjective
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