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Noun: immunohistochemistry
  1. An assay that shows specific antigens in tissues by the use of markers that are either fluorescent dyes or enzymes (such as horseradish peroxidase)
    "Immunohistochemistry helped identify the type of cancer cells present in the biopsy"

Derived forms: immunohistochemistries

Type of: assay

Encyclopedia: Immunohistochemistry