im·mu·no·fluo·res·cence

(ĭm′yə-nō-flo͝o-rĕs′əns, -flô-, -flō-)

Any of various techniques that use antibodies chemically linked to a fluorescent dye to identify or quantify antigens in a tissue sample.

im′mu·no·fluo·res′cent adj.

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immunofluorescence

(ˌɪmjʊnəʊflʊəˈrɛsəns) or

immunoflorescence

(Medicine) a method used to determine the location of antibodies or antigens in which the antibodies or antigens are labelled with a fluorescent dye

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im•mu•no•fluo•res•cence

(ˌɪm yə noʊ flʊˈrɛs əns, -flɔ-, -floʊ-, ɪˌmyu-)

n.

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.

[1955–60]

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Noun

immunofluorescence - (immunology) a technique that uses antibodies linked to a fluorescent dye in order to study antigens in a sample of tissue

technique - a practical method or art applied to some particular task

immunology - the branch of medical science that studies the body's immune system

Translations

im·mu·no·fluor·es·cence

n. inmunofluorescencia, método que usa anticuerpos marcados con fluorescina para localizar antígenos en los tejidos.

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